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Merv Krakau - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

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Updated on January 07, 2026

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NameMerv Krakau
First NameMerv
Last NameKrakau
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdayMay 16
Birth Year1951
Place of BirthJefferson
Home TownNew York
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Merv Krakau Biography

Merv Krakau is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on May 16, 1951 in Jefferson, New York, United States.

Krakau was a four-sport star at Guthrie Center High School. His versatility in track and field attracted the attention of Jimmy Johnson, then an assistant to Johnny Majors at Iowa State University. Krakau accepted Iowa State’s scholarship offer in the spring of 1969. He played defensive end for the Cyclones, helping Iowa State reach its first two bowl games, the 1971 Sun Bowl and the 1972 Liberty Bowl. Krakau’s best game of his 1972 senior campaign came in the regular season finale against Nebraska. Krakau made 11 tackles, sacked the quarterback twice, and caused and recovered two fumbles as the Cyclones ended Nebraska’s 24-game Big Eight winning streak with a 23-23 tie. Krakau was named Big Eight Player of the Week and Sports Illustrated’s national Lineman of the Week for his outstanding play. For the season, he was named first team All-Big Eight and third team All-American. Krakau is the first defensive player from Iowa State to be named All-American.

Krakau played six seasons in the NFL, from 1973 to 1978. His best season in Buffalo was 1976, when he started all 14 games at middle linebacker, led the team in tackles with 132, and was second in the NFL in fumble recoveries, with six. In 1983, he played for the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL.

Mervin Floyd Krakau (born May 16, 1951 in Jefferson, Iowa) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots. After a five-year hiatus, he played a seventh professional season with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League.

Merv Krakau Net Worth

Merv is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Merv Krakau's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is Merv Krakau Dating?

According to our records, Merv Krakau is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Merv Krakau’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Merv Krakau height Not available right now. Merv weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
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Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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Krakau is a member of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Football Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was inducted into the Iowa State University Athletics Hall of fame.

Facts & Trivia

Merv Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Merv Krakau celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.

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