Kingston Merritt Kingston Merritt 6'1" | 195 lbs | ATH DeSales | 2026 State KY had an outstanding senior year, leading DeSales in receiving with 77 catches for 1,136 yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 games. Merritt showed impressive versatility this season, showing the ability to thrive both in the slot and on the outside. He does a great job of using his speed and smooth breaks in his routes to create separation from opposing defense with ease. Merritt also scored one rushing touchdown this season and played a role on defense, recording 41 tackles, one tackle for loss, and an interception. Kingston holds multiple offers and I can see him being a productive player wherever he decides to continue his career.

My final notable stock rising ATH in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky is Kingston Merritt Kingston Merritt 6'1" | 195 lbs | ATH DeSales | 2026 State KY . On offense, Merritt lines up at receiver where he has shown the ability to use his speed to blow by opposing defensive backs with ease in the deep passing game. He is also very reliable in jump ball/contested catch situations, showing the ability to catch the ball at its highest point, regardless of what type of coverage is around him. Merritt finished this past season with 43 receptions for 686 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games. Kingston also ran the ball 51 times for 358 yards and four touchdowns as a junior, and made an impact on defense, finishing the year with 25 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one interception. Merritt doesn’t currently hold any offers but he has received some college interest and his recruitment should continue to heat up heading into his senior season.