Jamil Merrell

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Jamil Merrell
Free agent
Position:Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1990-05-09) May 9, 1990 (age 31)
Bear, Delaware
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Newark (DE) Hodgson Vo-Tech
College:Rutgers
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Total Tackles:15.0
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

Jamil Merrell (born May 9, 1990) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Rutgers University and attended Hodgson Vo-Tech High School in Newark, Delaware. He has also been a member of the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles KISS.

Early life[]

Merrell attended Hodgson Vo-Tech High School, where he played with his twin brother Jamal.[1]

College career[]

Merrell played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from 2009 to 2013.[2]

Professional career[]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		252 lb
(114 kg) 		4.90 s 1.68 s 2.84 s 4.58 s 7.37 s 28.8 in
(0.73 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 20 reps
All values from Rutgers Pro Day[3]

Brooklyn Bolts[]

After attended a tryout for the Chicago Bears,[4] Merrell signed with the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League.[5]

Chicago Bears[]

In late November 2014, the Bears signed Merrell to the practice squad.[6]

Los Angeles KISS[]

Merrell was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League for the 2016 season.

Colorado Crush[]

On November 17, 2016, Merrell signed with the Colorado Crush.[7] On March 15, 2016, Merrell was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

References[]

  1. ^ Mike Farrell (August 13, 2008). "Merrell twins have some leaders". www.rivals.com. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  2. ^ Mike Vorkunov (December 7, 2013). "Rutgers football: For twins Jamil and Jamal Merrell, USF game could mean last game together". www.nj.com. New Jersey On-Line LLC. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Jamil Merrell". nfldraftscout.com. The Sports Xchange. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  4. ^ Dan Duggan (May 10, 2014). "NFL Draft 2014: Breaking down Rutgers' free-agent prospects". www.nj.com. New Jersey On-Line LLC. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  5. ^ Dan Duggan (October 30, 2014). "Former Rutgers punter Nick Marsh pursuing NFL dream in new football league". www.nj.com. New Jersey On-Line LLC. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  6. ^ Dan Duggan (May 30, 2015). "Former Rutgers defensive lineman Jamil Merrell hungry for Chicago Bears roster spot". www.nj.com. New Jersey On-Line LLC. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  7. ^ "November 2016 IFL Transactions". www.goifl.com. Indoor Football League. Retrieved March 16, 2017.

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