Quinn Meinerz Explained

Quinn Meinerz (born November 15, 1998) is an American professional football guard for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UW–Whitewater Warhawks.

Early life

Meinerz grew up in Hartford, Wisconsin and attended Hartford Union High School, where he was a member of the football, track and field, and wrestling teams.^[1] He was named honorable mention All-State as both an offensive and defensive lineman as a senior. Meinerz choseto play college football at NCAA Division III Wisconsin–Whitewater over St. Cloud State and Wisconsin–La Crosse.^[2]

College career

Meinerz played in two games as a freshman before becoming a starter as a sophomore, when he was named first team All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).^{[3] [4]} Meinerz was named first team All-WIAC and a first team Division III All-American by the Associated Press.^[5] The 2020 NCAA Division III football season was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic and he spent the year training at his family's hunting and fishing camp in Ontario.^[6] Meinerz played in the 2021 Senior Bowl.^{[7] [8]}

Professional career

Meinerz was selected 98th overall in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.^[9] He was the highest drafted football player in school history and the first since 2007.^{[10] [11]} In Meinerz rookie season on the Broncos, he played in 15 of the 17 regular season games and started every game after Week 9, totaling 9 starts on the season.

On July 17, 2024, Meinerz signed a four-year, $80 million extension, keeping him under contract through the 2028 season.^[12]

External links

• Denver Broncos bio
• Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Quinn Meinerz, C, UWW – NFL Draft Player Profile. Matthew. Valdovinos. ProFootballNetwork.com. January 29, 2021. January 29, 2021.
2. Web site: Division III star Quinn Meinerz prepared for NFL draft in Canada wilderness, learned center in backyard. Ricardo. Torres. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. March 6, 2021. March 16, 2021.
3. Web site: Hartford’s Meinerz Selected All-Region for UW-Whitewater Football. Thomas. McKillen. Express News. December 13, 2019. January 29, 2021.
4. Web site: Meinerz taking over o-line leadership for Warhawks. Amy. Gill. WKOW. September 4, 2019. January 29, 2021.
5. Web site: 'Getting borderline ridiculous': UW-Whitewater's Quinn Meinerz is making name for himself at Senior Bowl. Jack. Miller. Daily Jefferson County Union. January 28, 2021. January 29, 2021.
6. Web site: NFL prospect Quinn Meinerz had himself a DK Metcalf moment at Senior Bowl practice. Jonathan. Warner. Yahoo Sports. January 28, 2021. January 29, 2021.
7. Web site: If you show up to the Senior Bowl looking like this, you better damn well go number-one overall. Coleman. Bentley. Golf Digest. January 27, 2021. January 29, 2021.
8. Web site: Senior Bowl 2021: Jamie Newman, Quinn Meinerz among these prospects with most to prove. Chris. Trapasso. CBS Sports. January 29, 2021. January 29, 2021.
9. Web site: Heath . Jon . Broncos select OL Quinn Meinerz in 3rd round of the NFL draft . Broncos Wire. USA Today . 2021-04-30 . 2024-10-18.
10. Web site: 2021-05-01. Quinn Meinerz makes Whitewater history at the NFL Draft. 2021-05-02. Channel3000.com. en-US.
11. Web site: Broncos draft Whitewater's Meinerz; highest pick in school history. Fox6Now.com. April 30, 2021. May 12, 2021.
12. Web site: Broncos, guard Quinn Meinerz agree to four-year, $80 million extension. Gordon, Grant. NFL.com. July 16, 2024.