Mercer Luniewski is a three-star recruit from Cincinnati, OH, out of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (No. 738 in the 2024 class) who has not played in San Diego State's 9 games this season.
Where Luniewski comes from
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
- About 1,850 miles from Snapdragon Stadium
- Three-star, No. 738 in the 2024 class; signed with Michigan State.
Where Luniewski fits
San Diego State lists 42 linebackers this season.
San Diego State linebackers with a game this season
San Diego State is 4-5. Next: vs Utah State, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Cincinnati, OH
Came to San Diego State by way of Michigan State.
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Sean Lewis
Pass share
40.5%
236 pass / 346 run
Plays / game
64.7
9 games
Team sack rate
4.0%
253 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for San Diego State -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and block shedding.
San Diego State has produced 6 All-Conference linebackers.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 San Diego State LewisYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalMichigan State to San Diego State
- 2025 Michigan State SmithYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Michigan State SmithYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cincinnati Hills Christian AcademyCincinnati, OH · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 738 in the 2024 class. Signed with Michigan State.
Moves
- Transferred from Michigan State to San Diego State, Jan 4, 2026.
2024
- Signed with Michigan StateThree-star, out of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
2026
- Transferred to San Diego Statefrom Michigan State
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Jonathan Smith and Sean Lewis.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to San Diego State
