University of North Carolina Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Jersey Number 17
Michael Merdinger
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Height:
- 6-1.5
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- High School:
- Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons High School
An early enrollee who is a three-star prospect ranked as the nation’s 34th-best QB by Rivals and the No. 136 player in Florida by On3 • Named a team captain • Threw for 2,850 yards and 26 TDs as a senior at Cardinal Gibbons • The 2,850 passing yards rank second on Cardinal Gibbons single-season list and the 26 TDs rank third • Saw action in 11 games as a junior, throwing for 721 yards and nine TDs • Also competed in track and field • Coached by Matt DuBuc.
Personal
Son of Naama and Doron Merdinger • Born in Tel Aviv, Israel • Moved to the U.S. when he was eight • Is believed to be the first Israeli-born athlete to play in the FBS • Birthday is March 5.
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