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Kevon Merrell
DB · JR · East Carolina Pirates

Kevon Merrell

DB JR East Carolina
About Merrell Updated Aug 27, 2026

ECU’s rising nickel DB Kevon Merrell is a speed-and-versatility bet with real game-changing upside

Kevon Merrell enters the 2026 season as a junior DB for East Carolina after playing in 13 games in 2024 and showing he can contribute on both defense and special teams. The differentiator is his burst: he was a top-80 linebacker recruit nationally with a verified 10.66 100-meter dash, and ECU coaches have pointed to a big leap in Year 3 after nearly 400 snaps across his first two seasons. He already flashed with a late interception in ECU’s 2025 Military Bowl win, making him a fit for teams wanting an aggressive, athletic nickel who can grow into a high-impact role.

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DNA

Early season — still building 2026 season · Updated Sep 13, 2026
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Tackling
~42nd percentile; Thin sample; 2 games
Coverage
~43rd percentile; Thin sample; 2 games
Ball Hawk
~45th percentile; Thin sample; 2 games
Disruption
~46th percentile; Thin sample; 2 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
~47th percentile; Thin sample; 2 games
Turnover Creator
~44th percentile; Thin sample; 2 games / 0 PBP
Production
~40th percentile; Thin sample; 2 games / 0 PBP
Consistency
~50th percentile; Thin sample; 2 games
Clutch
~49th percentile; Thin sample; 2 games / 0 PBP

Fair Market Value

$271K

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Stats

2026

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Career Stats
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