Jake Merklinger announced his commitment to Tennessee on Thursday.
“100 percent committed,” Merklinger announced on social media.
He committed to the Vols over Georgia, Michigan State and North Carolina.
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound quarterback is from Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia.
Merklinger is the sixth 2024 commitment for the Volunteers. He is the highest-rated commitment for the Vols in the class of 2024.
Following Merklinger’s commitment, Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting class is ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 4 in the Southeastern Conference, according to the On3 rankings.
Vols Wire looks at social media buzz after Merklinger’s commitment to Tennessee. Social media buzz is listed below.