Rivals · 2024 Class · QB · Michael Merdinger

MinnesotaMinnesota Golden GophersEnrolled · 1/2/2026

MichaelMerdinger

Deerfield Beach, FLCardinal Gibbons

Jersey

#12

Pos

HT / WT

6-1.5 / 195

Class

Transfer Rating

85.50

Portal Rankings: Natl#1771 QB#106

Experience: 2026 – present
Year: Junior
Age: —

Recruiting: Rivals Industry

86.45

Rivals

NATL: —
POS: #28
ST: #90

ESPN

NATL: —
POS: #53
ST: #187

247

NATL: —
POS: #71
ST: #154

On3

NATL: —
POS: #68
ST: #137

The Journey

Class of 2024

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Golden Gophers

ENROLLED

Liberty Flames

2025 – 2025

TRANSFER

North Carolina Tar Heels

2024 – 2024

TRANSFER

Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs

2022 – 2023

HIGH SCHOOL

Film

HIGHLIGHTS · ANALYSIS · COMMIT FILM

Sophomore Season Highlights

Highlights · 03/23/22

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Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage

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Minnesota adds strong-armed backup quarterback in Michael Merdinger

Dylan Callaghan-Croley1/11/26

North Carolina QB Michael Merdinger enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

SamGillenwater12/26/24

Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage

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Minnesota adds strong-armed backup quarterback in Michael Merdinger

Dylan Callaghan-Croley1/11/26

North Carolina QB Michael Merdinger enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

SamGillenwater12/26/24

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