Jamil Merrell

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Jamil Merrell
No. 60, 51, 91
Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1990-05-09) May 9, 1990 (age 34)
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 Arena statistics
Total Tackles:15.0
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

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.

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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
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 s1.68 s2.84 s4.58 s7.37 s28.8 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.

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References

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  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.
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  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.
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