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

defensive lineman In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line. A numbe ...

. He played

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at Rutgers University and attended

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in Newark, Delaware. He has also been a member of the

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and Los Angeles KISS.

Early life

Merrell attended

, where he played with his twin brother Jamal.

College career

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

Professional career

Brooklyn Bolts

After attended a tryout for the

, Merrell signed with the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League.

Chicago Bears

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

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

References

External links

Rutgers Scarlet Knights bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Merrell, Jamil Living people 1990 births Players of American football from Minnesota American football defensive linemen Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players Brooklyn Bolts players Chicago Bears players Los Angeles Kiss players Colorado Crush (IFL) players