100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2026: #80 Eli Merck By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: June 17, 2026

Noteworthy Numbers

2017-2019 – Grant Calcaterra

2011-2014 – Jordan Phillips

2000-2004 – Dan Cody

1994-1997 – Stephen Alexander

1980-1983 – Ricky Bryan

1956-1958 – Joe Rector

Player Profile

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 195

Class: Redshirt Junior

Hometown: Norris, S.C.

Previous School: D.W. Daniel HS

The Path to Norman

Eli Merck came to Oklahoma from South Carolina. While playing high school football, Merck set his school’s record for receiving yards with over 3,000. Merck held an offer from Appalachian State, but joined the Sooners as a PWO in early 2023.

Career so Far

Eli Merck played in two games in 2023 and took a redshirt season. He did not play in 2024 or 2025, but was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2024.

Stats

Years: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | Career

Games Played: 0 | 0 | 2 | 2

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

The OU receiver room will feature a mix of incoming transfers and returning players. Isaiah Sategna is the leader of the returning group, with transfers Parker Livingstone and Trell Harris likely to complete the starting three. Merck, now in year four at OU, will once again provide depth for the position.