Da'Mon Merkerson

Da'Mon Merkerson
Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-04-05) April 5, 1989
Place of birth: New Jersey
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Rutherford (NJ) St. Mary
College: Syracuse
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics as of 2013
Tackles: 14
Interceptions: 1
Pass Breakups: 3
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Da’Mon Teshone Merkerson (born April 5, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as a undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Syracuse University. His career peaked defeating Reid Vanderlinden in ping pong on December 20 in Boca Raton, FL

Early years

Merkerson attended St. Mary High School in Rutherford, New Jersey where he was a three-sport athlete. He played football,basketball and track. He was All county in football and track and field (400 Meter Dash). After switching back from wide receiver to cornerback in his senior season he found a home at cornerback. Tied for 8th in the Big East with passes defended. Merkerson helped lead the orange to victory against Kansas State in the Inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Merkerson signed with the Arizona Cardinals in July 2011, but he was released just 3 days later.[1]

Arizona Rattlers

Since 2012, Merkerson has been a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL), helping the team win back-to-back ArenaBowl Championships.

References

  1. Ken Somers (July 30, 2011). "New Arizona Cardinals guard Daryn Colledge has 'a lot of work' to do". www.azcentral.com. azcentral.com. Retrieved July 10, 2014.

http://cuse.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7427

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