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Jake Merklinger Connecticut
File QB-196 · National rank 3590 · 2028 class

Jake Merklinger

#4· Connecticut ·QB ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Savannah, GA
6'3"Height 215 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Quick Notes
Jake Merklinger is a redshirt freshman quarterback who transferred to Connecticut from Tennessee and projects as a starter. A high-upside, high-ceiling quarterback, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#196 QB / 705
#3590 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

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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QB Keys 2025 · Tennessee
173
Pass Yds
Better than 43% of 347 QBs
2
TD
Better than 50% of 344 QBs
0
INT
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#160
National
#11
Position
#20
State
High SchoolCalvary Day
HometownSavannah, GA
Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPPass YdsTDINT
2025 Tennessee 3 17320
2024 Tennessee 2 4800
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Transfer
Tennessee→Connecticut 2026
★★★
Stars
#623
National
#38
Position
Full transfer history →
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk