Carroll announces 2026 Football signing class featuring 10 Montana products

Carroll College has announced its 2026 football signing class, adding 26 recruits to the Fighting Saints roster under Head Coach Troy Purcell. The class includes 10 recruits from Montana, featuring local talents such as receivers Joey Mergenthaler from Capital High, and Hayden Paddock from East Helena High, along with punter Riley Schulte from Helena High. Mergenthaler is a two-time state champion in football and has excelled in track and field. Paddock contributed significantly to East Helena's first playoff semi-final appearance, earning two all-state selections. Schulte was recognized as an all-state punter and defensive back. The recruiting class also includes players from Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.