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Jake Merklinger

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Out
Injury Transfer Portal
Est. Return 3/1/2026
2025 Pass/Rush Stats
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173
TD
2
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0
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16
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Jake Merklinger in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Jersey #12
Eligibility Freshman
School Year Sophomore
Height 6'3"
Weight 215
Born Savannah, Georgia
Plans to enter portal
Transfer Portal
December 17, 2025
Merklinger plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.
ANALYSIS
As Tennessee's team prepares for a Dec. 30 bowl game with Illinois, it looks like Merklinger will sit it out to focus on his 2026 team. He has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining.
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Not starting season opener
August 17, 2025
Merklinger will start the season as a backup for the Volunteers, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.
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Unlikely to secure starting job
August 13, 2025
Merklinger is falling behind Joey Aguilar in the race for the starting quarterback, On3 Sports reports.
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Struggles in scrimmage Saturday
August 9, 2025
Merklinger struggled in Saturday's scrimmage, according to Patrick Brown of 247Sports.com.
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QB competition down to two
August 7, 2025
Merklinger and Joey Aguilar appear set as the two candidates to claim the starting quarterback job this fall, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.
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In three-man race for QB1
July 15, 2025
Merklinger will compete against Joey Aguilar and George MacIntyre to be Tennessee's starting quarterback, Brett McMurphy of On3 reports.
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