

TeNorris Merkel
Played in all 10 games during his first season with the Kingsmen…Caught 30 passes for 567 yards and 3 touchdowns…Averaged 18.9 yards per reception…Added 59 rushing yards on 9 carries…Returned 13 kickoffs for 348 yards and one touchdown…Recorded a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown against Chapman on Oct. 18…Tallied three 100-yard receiving games, including a season-high 103 yards and a touchdown at Chapman on Nov. 15…Finished with a season-high 6 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Oct. 4…Averaged 26.8 yards per kick return…Named First Team All-SCIAC. Was a member of the Raiders football team. Was a member of the Panthers football team. Competed as a wide receiver...Also competed in wrestling. Born on August 29...Hometown is Burlington, Ky...Majoring in Sports Communication...Chose Cal Lutheran because it just felt like the right choice.
- EnrolledTeNorris Merkel (WR) enrolled in California Lutheran University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | California Lutheran University | 9 | 9 | -- | Elite | 33 | 576 | 17.5 | 5 | 5 | 5.0 | 25 |
| 2025 | California Lutheran University | 10 | 10 | -- | Elite | 30 | 567 | 18.9 | 3 | 9 | 6.6 | 59 |
| Career | 19 | 19 | -- | Elite | 63 | 1,143 | 18.1 | 8 | 14 | 6.0 | 84 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026









