Long, young Tennessee DB with developmental upside
Merritt is a 6'1", 185-pound freshman defensive back for Tennessee with a 70 overall in EA SPORTS College Football 26, giving him the profile of a promising, still-developing cover man rather than a finished product.[1][2] In 2025, he saw limited action, with most of his statistical impact coming in the New Mexico State game, so the appeal is more about projection, length, and Tennessee’s DB development than a proven production track record.[3] He looks like a fit for teams that value size, athletic upside, and patience in coaching a young defensive back.
