Tino Merlo

2024 – Sophomore • Practiced with the team 2023 – Freshman • Practiced with the team High School • Played on the offensive and defensive line for head coach Carl Pelini at Cardinal Mooney High School • Named to the All-State, All-Steel Valley Conference, All-Mahoning County and All-Northeast Inland District teams • A four-year letterwinner on the track & field team, participating in the shot put and discuss • Elected class president as a senior • Chose Kentucky over Youngstown State Personal • Born in Youngstown, Ohio • Son of Tino and Michelle Merlo • Siblings are Isabella and Gianna • Both of his older sisters played soccer at John Carroll University; a cousin, Joey Merlo, played soccer at Mount Union – Buffalo • Major is sports leadership Tino Says • Nickname is “T” • Is a proficient piano player • His karaoke song is “When I was Your Man” by Bruno Mars • He speaks some Italian • His favorite family recipe to make is pasta sauce