Michael Merritt (American football)

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Michael Merritt
No. 45
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1984-09-03) September 3, 1984 (age 40)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
College: UCF
NFL draft: 2008  / round: 7 / pick: 239
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Michael Antoine Merritt (born September 3, 1984) is an American former professional football tight end. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. [1] He played college football at UCF. Merritt never played for the Chiefs in the 2008 season and was released in the off-season. [2]

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References

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  2. "Chiefs announce four transactions". Kansas City Chiefs. February 24, 2009. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2009.