Multi-sport athlete that also plays basketball and lacrosse at the varsity level. Played baseball throughout his youth, as well. As a sophomore, helped Calvary Day win a regional title on the...

Jake Merklinger (12) QB - 2024 - FRESHMAN Served as Tennessee’s third-string quarterback during his first season on campus … Went through spring ball and earned.

Jacob Tyler Merklinger (born August 31, 2005) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. Merklinger attended Calvary Day School. As a junior, he completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,987 yards, 32 touchdowns and two interceptions and rushed for 283 yards and four touchdowns. [1] .

Apr 12, 2025 · Merklinger was Tennessee’s third string quarterback in 2024 behind Iamaleava and veteran walk-on quarterback Gaston Moore. The 6-foot-3 signal caller played in two …

View the profile of Tennessee Volunteers Quarterback Jake Merklinger on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

Jul 29, 2025 · Jake Merklinger is competing with senior Joey Aguilar and freshman George MacIntyre for the Tennessee football quarterback job in the 2025 season.

Jun 29, 2025 · In a shocking and unexpected development, 5-star quarterback Jake Merklinger has officially announced his abrupt departure from the Tennessee Volunteers football program.

May 23, 2025 · In a momentous achievement for both player and program, Tennessee quarterback Jake Merklinger has been awarded the 2025 Heisman Trophy, marking a historic milestone for the Volunteers and cementing Merklinger’s status as a college football legend.

Mar 30, 2023 · Merklinger was named the 2022 Offensive Player of the Year by the Savannah Quarterback Club. He threw for 1,987 yards with 32 touchdowns and just two interceptions …

Apr 5, 2025 · Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jake Merklinger has had a productive spring. After ten spring practices, the redshirt freshman has camp buzzing.