Walker Merrill News, Rumors, Updates - Austin Peay Governors

Headed to Austin Peay Merrill will transfer to FCS Austin Peay, the program announced.

Impact Merrill spent two seasons with Tennessee and two seasons with Wake Forest, failing to make much of an impact. The receiver has 22 catches for 245 yards and three touchdowns in his four-year career thus far. He'll look to end his collegiate career on a high note with Austin Peay.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Moving on from Wake Forest Merrill has entered the transfer portal.

Impact Merrill was limited to just nine catches for 77 yards across four appearances in 2024. He is entering his final year of college eligibility, and he'll aim to join a program where he'll have a bigger role.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for UConn game Merrill (undisclosed) did not play during Wake Forest's 23-20 win Saturday at UConn.

Impact Saturday included Merrill's third DNP of October 2024 and the year. He will be out until further notice.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another DNP Merrill (undisclosed) did not play during Wake Forest's 23-20 win Saturday at UConn.

Impact Saturday included Merrill's third DNP of October 2024 and the year. He will be out until further notice.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Merrill (undisclosed) remains sidelined for Saturday's game versus Clemson, Conor O'Neill of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Merrill will miss a second straight contest as he deals with an undisclosed issue, leaving the Demon Deacons down some depth at wide receiver. The senior will turn toward next Saturday's contest against UConn for his next chance to return to the action.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Merrill (undisclosed) did not appear for Wake Forest during Saturday's 34-30 win over NC State, Cam Lemons Debro of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Merrill reportedly didn't travel to NC State for the contest due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-2 senior has tallied nine receptions for 77 yards across four outings this season, but after his unexpected absence Saturday, his status moving forward remains uncertain.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in spring practice Merrill (foot) is actively participating in Wake Forest's spring practice.

Impact Now that Merrill is healthy again, he will look to finally log some receptions, yards and touchdowns during 2024. The last time he did so was with Teneessee back in 2022. Merrill recorded eight receptions for 116 yards (14.5 averaged per reception) and three touchdowns that year.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Merrill (foot) won't play Saturday against FSU, Conor O'Neill of Deacons Illustrated reports.

Impact Merrill will miss a second straight game with a foot injury after he was sidelined last week against Pitt. The junior wideout has yet to record a catch with Wake Forest this year after transferring from Tennessee in the offseason.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with right foot injury Merrill (foot) will not be available for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Conor O'Neil of Deacons Illustrated reports.

Impact Merrill was spotted with his right foot in a walking boot. It's unclear if this will be a long-term injury or not, but it is certainly a blow to the depth of the Wake Forest passing attack for the interim.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Russo: Steel, Walker, Merrill and Addison staying on... - The Athletic Steel, Walker, Merrill and Addison staying on extra with the assistant coaches, so the question marks may have been answered. Looks like the...

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Walker Merrill Transfer To Wake Forest Former Tennessee wide receiver Walker Merrill has announced that he will transfer to Wake Forest to further his football career.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Commits to Wake Forest Merrill has decided to make the move to Wake Forest for the 2023-24 season.

Impact Merrill has committed to Wake Forest after spending two seasons with Tennessee. The 6-foot-1 wideout recorded 13 receptions for 168 yards and three touchdowns across seven games with the Volunteers. Merrill will look to take on a bigger role with the Demon Deacons next season.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Merrill Enters Transfer Portal Wide receiver Walker Merrill has entered his name into the transfer portal and will leave Tennessee football.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Puts name in transfer portal Merrill entered the transfer portal Wednesday, per VolReport.com.

Impact Merrill is now slated to search for playing opportunities elsewhere, after he publicized his intention to relocate Tuesday. Across his first two seasons at Tennessee, the 6-foot-1 wide receiver caught 13 passes for 168 yards and three touchdowns.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Second-Year Surge: Walker Merrill GoVols247's 12th annual Second-Year Surge series looking at players heading into their critical second season in the program continues with...

JULY 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee football's Walker Merrill explains why he's so confident Walker Merrill signed with Tennessee football as a four-star wide receiver out of Brentwood.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM

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