Jamil Merrell Explained

Jamil Merrell
Number:60, 51, 91
Position:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:9 May 1990
Birth Place:Bear, Delaware
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:252
High School:Newark (DE) Hodgson Vo-Tech
College:Rutgers
Undraftedyear:2014
Pastteams:
Aflstatlabel1:Total Tackles
Aflstatvalue1:15.0
Aflstatlabel2:Sacks
Aflstatvalue2:1.0
Aflstatlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Aflstatvalue3:2
Afl:13436

Jamil Merrell (born May 9, 1990) is a former American football defensive lineman. 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

Brooklyn Bolts

After attended a tryout for the Chicago Bears,[3] Merrell signed with the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League.[4]

Chicago Bears

In late November 2014, the Bears signed Merrell to the practice squad.[5]

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.[6] On March 15, 2016, Merrell was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Merrell twins have some leaders . Mike Farrell . August 13, 2008 . Yahoo! Inc. . www.rivals.com . March 17, 2017.
  2. Web site: Rutgers football: For twins Jamil and Jamal Merrell, USF game could mean last game together . Mike Vorkunov . December 7, 2013 . New Jersey On-Line LLC . www.nj.com . March 17, 2017.
  3. Web site: NFL Draft 2014: Breaking down Rutgers' free-agent prospects . Dan Duggan . May 10, 2014 . New Jersey On-Line LLC . www.nj.com . March 17, 2017.
  4. Web site: Former Rutgers punter Nick Marsh pursuing NFL dream in new football league . Dan Duggan . October 30, 2014 . New Jersey On-Line LLC . www.nj.com . March 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: Former Rutgers defensive lineman Jamil Merrell hungry for Chicago Bears roster spot . Dan Duggan . May 30, 2015 . New Jersey On-Line LLC . www.nj.com . March 17, 2017.
  6. Web site: November 2016 IFL Transactions . Indoor Football League . www.goifl.com . March 16, 2017 . February 24, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170224052105/http://goifl.com/transactions/2015-16/November_2016 . dead .