Daniel Merrell

[ChronicleT Sports @ElyriaCTSports]

Trent Merrell wins @echsathletics Lou Rotunda Award https://t.co/51DOk3JmYw by @gebby67

[Henry.Gonakis @Henry_Gonakis]

First home run:

@VAStJoeBaseball @ReleaseBaseball

[Prep Baseball Ohio @PrepBaseballOH]

2027 SS/2B Henry Gonakis | Euclid

5’10” 185. Strong ATH. 6.89 runner. Elite impact w 101.3 Max EV. Arm strength present; 85 mph across the diamond. 

@ReleaseBaseball || @Henry_Gonakis

[Connor Lattea @ConnorLattea]

I am very exited and grateful that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at @JCUFootball !!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ @BrianPolian @coachDeanPaul @ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @DrewKirsch19 @football_t3 @ECHSAthletics

[LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS @LightOnSports]

Coach Eddie George and the Bowling Green Falcons have landed the No. 1 overall 2026 recruiting class in the MAC. 📈

@BG_Football @EddieGeorge2727

(via @247sports)

[BGSU Football @BG_Football]

𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙📝

Moving to the defensive side of the trenches with @TrentMerrell!

Welcome home, Trent!

📰: https://t.co/N4kCauLj5x

#AyZiggy26

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

I am extremely blessed to announce my commitment to @BG_Football!! Thank you to all my family, coaches, and friends for supporting me through this process. Shoutout to @CoachBFish25 and @CamdenDietz for giving me the opportunity! Talons Up!!

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

After a great call with @CamdenDietz I am grateful to receive an offer from @BG_Football!!!
@ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @morr_movement_ @DrewKirsch19 @BDPRecruiting @CoachBFish25

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

After a great visit and conversation with @TDAndrews4 I am blessed to receive an offer from @DaytonFootball!!
@ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @John_bowes_ @Jay9Terry @morr_movement_ @BDPRecruiting @DrewKirsch19

[Joey Schill @SchillJoey]

Very excited to announcement my Commitment to Baldwin Wallace to continue my Academic & Athletic Career #agtg #swarm #committed

EC PANTHER FOOTBALL
@ECHSAthletics @ECPANTHERS @DrewKirsch19 @ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @_seanconroy8 @BWFootball_ @football_t3 @CoachHilvert @MattBrown_Coach @AndrewCregan16 @EthanNichol10

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

Starting off 2026 on the grind!!
@ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @morr_movement_ @DrewKirsch19 @BDPRecruiting

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

After a great call with @CoachJermAustin I am blessed to receive an offer from @MSUEaglesFB!!
@ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @AkronsVO_21 @morr_movement_ @DrewKirsch19 @BDPRecruiting

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and the brotherhood that I experienced during my career as a Panther. These relationships have helped me accomplish the following awards:
2x Captain
2025 2nd Team All-Ohio
2023 & 2024 3rd Team All-Ohio
1st Team All-District x3
1st Team All-County x3
1st Team All-Conference x3
Loyalty that Never Dies!!
@ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @AkronsVO_21 @morr_movement_ @DrewKirsch19 @BDPRecruiting

[Joe Schill @JosephSchill]

Nice work Joey!

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

Thank you to the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association for voting me 1st Team All-Ohio! A huge thank you to all my coaches and teammates for helping me get here!!
@ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @AkronsVO_21 @morr_movement_ @BDPRecruiting @DrewKirsch19 @Perez_Sports

[Elyria Catholic Athletics @ECHSAthletics]

Shoutout to senior Trent Merrell on being selected First Team All-Ohio by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association!!

Merrell recorded a team-best 25.5 tackles for loss — including 5 sacks — along with 53 total tackles and 2 blocked field goals this past fall.

Let’s gooo! 🔥💪

[Joey Schill @SchillJoey]

After a great call with @CoachGTurnbaugh , I’ve been blessed to receive my first D2 offer from @AshlandFB !!

EC PANTHER FOOTBALL
@ECHSAthletics @ECPANTHERS @DrewKirsch19 @ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @OHPrepVarsity @football_t3 @Coach_Orsini @coach_geiser

[Kent State Football @KentStFootball]

Thank you to all those who served our country. Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸

[Trent Merrell @TrentMerrell]

Senior Season Highlights (10 Games Played)
Captain
53 Tot Tackles (27 Solo)
5 Sacks
25.5 TFLs
36 Hurries
2 FFs
2 Blk FGs
3 PDs
@ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @AkronsVO_21 @DrewKirsch19 @morr_movement_ @BDPRecruiting
https://t.co/VjnAayTpLc

[Bryan Payton @BDPRecruiting]

Trent is a very good prospect and a real FBS-level talent. He's been making his rounds in the MAC. More offers to come. #BDPRecruiting #BDPCrew

’26 DE Trent Merrell
Elyria Catholic HS (OH)
6’3” 230 lbs.
Offer: Akron
https://t.co/ELYsRmgoSt