2026 Wheeling Central TE/DE Troy Mortakis Troy Mortakis 6'1" | 220 lbs | TE Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV has stepped up in a major way as the postseason heats up, providing toughness and production across the front. He’s become one of the most disruptive defenders on the roster, piling up 51 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, and 7 sacks, and his motor has shown up week after week. Mortakis also continues to handle the gritty assignments on offense, serving as a dependable blocker who helps anchor their ground game and opens up opportunities for the skill players around him.

Troy Mortakis Troy Mortakis 6'1" | 220 lbs | TE Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV will be a key piece to Wheeling Central’s spin series offense as a blocking tight end who is capable of being utilized in the passing game at times, too. He’s an underrated player for the Knights and does the dirty work on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Here’s what we recently said about Mortakis in our 2026 Rankings New Additions article:

“Another prospect whom we saw in person at Fairmont State’s Prospect Camp earlier this summer was 2026 Wheeling Central TE  Troy Mortakis Troy Mortakis 6'1" | 220 lbs | TE Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV . He’s a valuable piece to their offensive success primarily as a run blocker, but he can make plays as a defensive end, too, on defense. H-back feels like his role at the next level, a spot where he’s worthy of some D2 looks. Mortakis rounds out our Top 10 of tight ends in his debut in the 2026 rankings.”

Another prospect whom we saw in person at Fairmont State’s Prospect Camp earlier this summer was 2026 Wheeling Central TE Troy Mortakis Troy Mortakis 6'1" | 220 lbs | TE Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV . He’s a valuable piece to their offensive success primarily as a run blocker, but can make plays as a defensive end too on defense. H-back feels like his role at the next level, a spot where he’s worthy of some D2 looks. Mortakis rounds out our Top 10 of tight ends in his debut in the 2026 rankings.

Wheeling Central brought two quality TE prospects with them to the Fairmont State Elite Camp, the second being 2026 Troy Mortakis Troy Mortakis 6'1" | 220 lbs | TE Wheeling Central Catholic | 2026 State WV . He doesn’t have the length that Olejasz possesses, but he is a well-filled-out athlete. Mortakis likely translates as an H-Back at the next level as a blocking first type of player with enough athleticism to flare him out in the passing game at times. He’d be a great value add for a D3 program if he slips through the D2 cracks with DE/EDGE potential as well.