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QB-196
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3591
· 2028 class
Jake Merklinger
#4
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Connecticut
·
QB
·
R-Fr
·
2028 Draft
·
Savannah, GA
6'3"
Height
215
lb
Weight
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Jake Merklinger
QB · Connecticut
#3591
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4.0
High School Background
★★★★
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#160
National
#11
Position
#20
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Savannah, GA
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Calvary Day
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2026
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Scouting Report
July 30, 2026
Jake Merklinger
#4
Connecticut · QB · R-Fr · 2028 Draft · Savannah, GA · Calvary Day
6-3 · 215 lbs
4.0
Long Shot
Floor 1.8 · Ceiling 7.7
#3591 overall · #196 QB of 15096
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.
Ceiling · 7.7
Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.7) · Independent draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor · 1.8
Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −2.2.
Pedigree
4★
recruit ·
Natl
#160 ·
Pos
#11 ·
State
#20
Path:
Tennessee → Connecticut
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Season
Team
GP
Cmp
Att
Pct%
Pass Yds
TD
RTG
Car
2025
Tennessee
3
13
24
54.2
173
2
142.2
4
2024
Tennessee
2
6
9
66.7
48
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111.5
7