Playmaking Mercer linebacker with special-teams juice
Tripp Slaton has the profile of a high-motor, impact-minded linebacker for Mercer, combining dependable tackling with disruptive special-teams production; Mercer listed him at 6'1", 215 pounds, and the program notes a standout 2024 campaign that included 90 tackles, plus earlier production with 57 tackles, 6 sacks, 11 quarterback hurries and a blocked kick. He also made a visible special-teams difference in 2025 by blocking a punt that was returned for a touchdown, which suggests he brings toughness, effort, and game-changing hustle beyond box-score stats. If your team wants a physical, assignment-sound defender who can swing field position, he is a strong fit.[4][7][9]
