Trent Merrell
6′3″ · 250 lb · Elyria, OH · Elyria Catholic
On the Bowling Green roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Elyria, OH
- Elyria Catholic
- About 100 miles from Doyt L. Perry Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1846 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8550.
Where he fits
Bowling Green lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
Bowling Green defensive linemen with a game this season
Bowling Green’s week
- RecordBowling Green is 2-5.
- Next gameat Western Michigan · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Elyria, OH
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Eddie George
Pass share
43.2%
174 pass / 229 run
Plays / game
57.6
7 games
Team sack rate
5.1%
196 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Bowling Green -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Bowling Green has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Karl Brooks went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Bowling Green in 2026
- 2026 Bowling Green GeorgeYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Bowling Green in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,846 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Bowling Green in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Bowling Green3-star out of Elyria Catholic