Jason Mercer brings proven interior disruption and veteran edge to Southeast Missouri State
Jason Mercer is a battle-tested defensive tackle whose best trait is his proven production and early-down toughness: at FIU, he played as a freshman, then in 2020 started four of five games at DT and led FIU’s defensive line in solo tackles with 12, adding 3.5 tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry. He projects as a fit for teams that want a physical interior defender who can hold up versus the run, flash penetration, and bring experience to the front seven, though his value is more about steady trench work than flashy sack totals.[5][7]
