Jamil Merrell (May 26, 2008)
| N2FL: At what age did you start playing football? |
| J.M.: At age 6. |
| N2FL: What was your favorite college team growing up? |
| J.M.: Florida State |
| N2FL: Have a favorite NFL Team? |
| J.M.: Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| N2FL: Do you try and emulate any specific player? |
| J.M.: No sir, I just be myself. |
| N2FL: Any particular reason for the jersey number? |
| J.M.: Whatever number my brother (Jamal Merrell) gets, I usually get the one lower 88-87. |
| N2FL: Who was your first scholarship offer? |
| J.M.: Rutgers |
| N2FL: How many scholarship offers do you currently have? |
| J.M.: I believe 6 or 7. |
| N2FL: Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so? |
| J.M.: No sir. |
| N2FL: What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools? |
| J.M.: The people that I will be around for the next 5-years of my life. |
| N2FL: Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)? |
| J.M.: No leaders. |
| N2FL: What positions are you being recruited to play? |
| J.M.: Defensive End and Outside Linebacker |
| N2FL: What do you feel are some of your playing strengths? |
| J.M.: My speed, aggressiveness, poise and knowledge of the game. |
| N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college? |
| J.M.: getting better all around body strength. |
| N2FL: How do you feel about Redshirting? |
| J.M.: its a lot like my dad and coach say "just enjoy the ride." |
| N2FL: Do you have a major in mind? |
| J.M.: Sports Management |
| N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season? |
| J.M.: winning another state championship and continuing to stay on top of school work. |
| N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life? |
| J.M.: My father, Benny Merrell |