Graham Mertz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / April 28

Draft Expert Sounds Off on Texans' Day 3 QB Selection

During the tail-end of the 2025 NFL Draft on day three within the sixth round, the Houston Texans added another intriguing name to their quarterback room with Florida signal caller Graham Mertz, the 197th overall pick who now comes in as the fourth name for the position group.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 27

Social Media Reacts to Texans Drafting Florida Gators QB Graham Mertz

Just two picks ahead of where Tom Brady was drafted in 2000, the Houston Texans made Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz the 10th quarterback and fifth of seven former UF players drafted in the 2025 NFL draft at pick 197.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 27

Forget About Shedeur, How About Mertz Over Ewers?

The monumental fall by Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft is something that will be discussed for years, especially if he proves that he belongs in the league.

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Graham Mertz News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Texans draft QB Graham Mertz at No. 197

The Texans have made another move up the draft board.

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Graham Mertz News / Florida Gators on SI / April 25

Mertz Leaves Lasting Impact as He Waits in NFL Draft

If a time machine exists, and you could flash back to his days at the University of Wisconsin, you probably could not see a path to the NFL Draft for outgoing Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 23

NFL coaches weigh in on Graham Mertz ahead of NFL Draft, give surprising responses

Graham Mertz had a fascinating college career, spending six seasons with two teams, the Wisconsin Badgers and Florida Gators. Now, he’s moving on to the NFL, hoping to find a home during the 2025 NFL Draft.

College Football News / NFL Analysis Network / April 19

Who is Graham Mertz? Florida Gators gritty quarterback has believers in the 2025 NFL draft

Graham Mertz spent four seasons with the Wisconsin Badgers, before transferring to the Florida Gators for two more years. While his final season in Gainesville was cut short, he’s looking forward to an opportunity in the NFL.

Florida Gators News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Gators Spring Game Preview: New Era in Gainesville

After watching the Florida Gators Basketball team cut the nets down in San Antonio, all eyes will turn back to football. The Florida Gators will be hosting their annual Spring Game on Saturday at 1 pm.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 28

Gators QB Graham Mertz Makes NFL Case with Strong Pro Day Showing

When former Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz tore his ACL back in October, it was unclear if he’d be healthy enough to go through pre-draft testing.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Graham Mertz Names Super Bowl-Winning QB He Models Game After

Following a six-year collegiate career with the Wisconsin Badgers and Florida Gators, quarterback Graham Mertz is getting ready to make his leap into the world of professional football. Mertz, who had previously received an invitation to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, addressed the media on Friday to discuss what's next in his career.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / January 7

Gators QB Graham Mertz Declares for NFL Draft

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz has announced that he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. He made his announcement via his Instagram page. In his

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 7

Gators QB Graham Mertz Launching Charity Fund

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz is looking to make a difference in his final weeks as a member of the team. On Saturday night, he posted on social media that he is launching the Graham Mertz Foundation Fund.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 31

Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 11/2/2024

An exciting SEC showdown is all set to get underway as the Florida Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs for their Week 10 college football schedule. The Gators are not having the perfect season, as they sit at the 11th position.

Georgia Bulldogs News / UGA Wire / October 24

Florida without its starting QB vs Georgia

Florida Gators starting quarterback Graham Mertz is out for the Georgia Bulldogs game and the rest of the year. Unfortunately, Mertz suffered a torn ACL in Florida’s 23-17 loss at Tennessee.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 17

Mertz on New Role with Florida Gators: 'This is a place that someday I'll be able to take my family to.'

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After a lengthy collegiate career, Graham Mertz’s time as the Florida Gators starting quarterback ended abruptly last weekend, after

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 15

Former and Current Gators React To Graham Mertz’s Season-Ending Injury

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After suffering a season-ending ACL tear during Saturday’s overtime loss to Tennessee, Florida Gators sixth-year quarterback Graham Mertz announced that he would be out for the season, likely ending his college career.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / October 14

Florida loses QB Graham Mertz for remainder of season

Florida will be without QB Graham Mertz for the remainder of the 2024 season.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / October 14

Report: Gators QB Graham Mertz (knee) done for season

Florida starting quarterback Graham Mertz's season is over after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday's loss to No. 11 Tennessee, CBS Sports reported Monday.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 13

Florida football’s Graham Mertz gets concerning injury update

Florida football quarterback Graham Mertz played his heart out against Tennessee, but couldn’t quite get a win for the team. Now, the play caller is dealing with a larger issue.

College Football News / NIL on SI / September 25

Florida Gators Quarterback Graham Mertz to Launch Community Impact Scholarship

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz is teaming up with Access Scholarships in order to launch a community impact scholarship according to a release from NIL Newsstand.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / September 16

Florida QB Mertz tries to take the heat off HC Napier

Florida QB Graham Mertz tries to take the heat off HC Billy Napier

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 9

Is Florida really about to deploy dreaded two-QB strategy?

The Gators beat Samford, 45-7, this past weekend while freshman quarterback DJ Lagway got the start in replacement of senior Graham Mertz, who was out with a concussion he suffered in Week 1's loss to Miami.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4