File QB-196 · National rank 3591 · 2028 class
Jake Merklinger
6'3"Height
215 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
4.0/10
Long Shot
Current · UDFA Territory
1.8 Floor
range 5.9
Ceiling 7.7
7.7/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +3.7
1.8/10
Deep Project
Floor · −2.2
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.7) · Independent draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −2.2.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
4.0
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Rotation QB (Tennessee transfer) with some college production (173 pass yds, 2 TD/0 INT (2025)); a depth contributor with room to grow.
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