WATCH: Wisconsin QB commit Graham Mertz off to an impressive start in All-American Bowl
Graham Mertz led his team to a touchdown in less than two minutes in Saturday’s All-American Bowl.
The 4-star quarterback and Wisconsin commit connected with 5-star receiver Dominick Blaylock on a beautiful pass-and-catch. Blaylock, a Georgia commit, then turned a first down catch into a touchdown, taking the pass 57 yards to the end zone.
Wisconsin commit Graham Mertz throws the first TD pass of the All-American Bowl #Badgers pic.twitter.com/DdQWDxuJkg
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) January 5, 2019
On the following drive, Mertz delivered another beautiful pass to Blaylock for the second touchdown pass of the first quarter.
Um…Wisconsin has itself a quarterback. Graham Mertz another TD pass. #Badgers pic.twitter.com/nSGIGTkpX1
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) January 5, 2019
Wisconsin has been excited about the pledge from Mertz, and he’s showing why fans can’t wait to see him in Madison.
Mertz is a Mission, Kansas native and is ranked as the top player from his home state. He’s listed as the No. 4 pro-style quarterback in the 2019 class and is ranked No. 102 overall.
He got off to a hot start in the All-American Bowl.
