Daniel Merrell

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

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

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)

𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙📝 Moving to the defensive side of the trenches with @TrentMerrell! Welcome home, Trent! 📰: tinyurl.com/2ybunfxp #AyZiggy26

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nice work Joey!

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

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! 🔥💪

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

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

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 hudl.com/v/2T7rDX

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 hudl.com/profile/184305…

Excited to be at @OhioFootball this weekend!! Thank you @LoganM_CFB & @PhelpsDLCoach for the invite! @ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @morr_movement_ @BDPRecruiting @DrewKirsch19

Senior Season Week 5 8 Total Tackles 7 TFLs 2 Sacks 7 Hurries 1 PD 2 Blk FGs Most importantly we got the win!! @ChaseFarris57 @CoachMiscuda @morr_movement_ @BDPRecruiting @DrewKirsch19 @RoboLeonard @SheldonCroneyJr @CoachBFish25 @CoachBrown_DL hudl.com/v/2Skn7D