Mercer CB Sam Connell: long, lean, and still developing after an ACL comeback
Sam Connell is a 6-foot, 165-pound redshirt freshman cornerback for Mercer in 2026, and the big context is his comeback: he missed his 2023 prep season with an ACL injury before signing with Mercer in May 2024. That makes his current value as much about upside and resilience as raw production. He’s a multi-sport athlete from Augusta Prep with experience all over the field, which usually hints at instincts and toughness. For a team, he’s a classic high-upside DB bet: lean frame, developmental ceiling, and a player whose best traits may still be ahead of him.
