Following an unofficial visit to Knoxville, Tennessee has picked up a crystal ball projection for 4-star quarterback Jake Merklinger. Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports expects the Volunteers to land the 2024 prospect, who ranks 55th overall in the class of 2024. Per 247Sports, Merklinger is the sixth ranked quarterback in the class.
.@SWiltfong247 has fired in a Crystal Ball pick for Tennessee to land 4-star QB Jake Merklingerhttps://t.co/mbpllUB86v pic.twitter.com/iq5AuBujkH
— 247Sports (@247Sports) March 27, 2023
The 6-2, 195 pound prospect attends Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia.