Georgia football has extended a scholarship offer to 2024 quarterback Jake Merklinger out of Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia.
Wow! #AGTG After a great conversation, I am honored to say I have received an Offer from the University of Georgia! #GoDawgs @KirbySmartUGA @CoachToddMonken @CoachMikeBobo pic.twitter.com/u5BJHxR2vJ
— Jake Merklinger (@JakeMerklinger) February 7, 2023
Merklinger is the No. 10 quarterback nationally, the No. 21 player in the state and the No. 114 recruit overall in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports.
The 6-foot-4, 195-pound gunslinger has completed 452 of 669 pass attempts for 6,607 with 75 touchdowns and 22 interceptions in his three year career for the Cavaliers.
Take a look at Merklinger’s highlight tape here.
2024 4-star QB Jake Merklinger was on the money with this 25-yard touchdown pass.https://t.co/emKcPNEatjpic.twitter.com/ZDDubkzPwU
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) November 5, 2022
Merklinger isn’t afraid to use his wheels when needed.
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— Jake Merklinger (@JakeMerklinger) October 31, 2022
The Bulldogs have the No. 1 ranked 2024 class, per 247Sports.