RILEY MERRIGAN #41
Class: 2021
Position: Linebacker (Team Captain)
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 185 lbs
GPA: 4.86 6th Semester / 4.60 Cumulative
HUDL Film:
NCAA ELIGIBILITY#: 2003818986
Phone: 858.414.0580
Email: rileymerrigan2021@merriganca.com
Twitter: @MerriganRiley
Parent: Kevin Merrigan
Parent Phone: 619.857.2667
Parent Email: m4@solarturbines.com
Anticipated Level: Div I - FCS, Ivy League
Shown Interest:
Ivy's, Davidson (Offered), Montana. Lake Erie (Offered), Carnie Mellon (Offered), Washington University - St. Louis (Offered), Clairemont McKenna (CMS) - Offered, University of Rochester (Offered), Oberlin (Offered), Bowdoin (Offered), Rose Hulman (Offered), Middlebury (Offered), Whittier College (Offered)
In the Classroom
In Riley's sixth semester he earned a 4.86 weighted GPA. His cumulative GPA is 4.60. He has taken AP, honors, advanced, and college courses and will enter college with completed units. He is taking the SACT on April 3, 2020. The football program is adamant about our SCHOOL FIRST policy, and players in the program are subject to relentless grade checks, study hall, peer tutoring, and the highest accountability. This policy had a tremendous effect on the team which now has a GPA of 3.71. Riley has the highest GPA on the team and he made the 2019 Union-Tribune All-Academic Team.
On the Field
He is a very athletic, two-sport (football/basketball) athlete with the determination, commitment, and work ethic to make it to the next level and be a difference-maker. In his second varsity season, he had a great year in what turned into the best season in the school's history. That included being selected for the 2019 All-City League (1st Team) and Defensive Player of the Year on a highly ranked defensive squad that allowed less than eight (8) points per game. Our defense was the foundation of our undefeated regular season and a trip to the CIF-San Diego Section Championship game.
According to Coach Gardinera, “The only thing better than having a great linebacker is having a smart one that is all-in. He reads his keys, reacts and gets where he is supposed to be. If everyone had the discipline and smarts this kid has, they too would be there every time the ball is and have the ball thrown to them routinely.”
2019 Results:
52 Tackles (2nd most)
7 Tackles for a Loss (2nd most)
4 Interceptions (Led the team)
3 Sacks
1 Forced Fumble
All-City League (1st Team)
SRHS Defensive Player of the Year
Union-Tribune All-Academic Team
The Future
Riley is going into his third year as a varsity starter. He is a 2020 team captain and leader in a football program. The example he sets as a STUDENT/Athlete is second to none. We all look forward to having one more year with Riley Merrigan and him leading the way for the Falcon Football Family.
Additional Contact Information
Head Coach: Marlon Gardinera
Phone: 619.520.3997
Twitter: @CoachGardinera
Email: marlon@srfootball.com
Scripps Ranch High School
10410 Falcon Way
San Diego, CA 92131
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Todd Durkin
Phone: 619.889.6784
Twitter: @ToddDurkin
Email: todddurkin@gmail.com
One of the top strength and conditioning coaches in the nation. Clients include
Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, LaDanian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles among many others.
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