KereonMerrell
CBCB#5MRSH Thundering Herd
5'11" • 180lbs • RS Sr.Draft Eligibility:2020
- Overall Grade '19
- 77.7
- 62nd/614 - CBs
- Snap Count '19
- 705
- 113th/1768 - CBs
- Interceptions '19
- 1
- 152nd/614 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '19
- 4
- 220th/614 - CBs
Kereon
Merrell
CB
#5
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MRSH Thundering Herd
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/28/2026
Kereon Merrell was a cornerback for the Marshall Thundering Herd who earned a 77.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2019 season, 62nd among 614 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 73.3 ranked 153rd among 614 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 81.5 ranked 42nd at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Merrell broke up 4 passes in coverage. He allowed a 98.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 39 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 41 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Marshall Thundering Herd
2017 - 2019
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2019
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
77.7
AVG
62nd/614 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
73.3
AVG
153rd/614 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
87.3
AVG
14th/614 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
81.5
AVG
42nd/614 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsVAMI
82.1
Week 1, 2019
vsVAOD
75.8
Week 7, 2019
@VAPI
72.7
Week 14, 2018
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsOHCI
47.1
Week 5, 2019
vsTNMI
53.7
Week 6, 2018
vsFLSO
56.2
Week BG, 2018
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2019
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
41
97th/614 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
152nd/614 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
4
43rd/614 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
39
571st/614 CBs
Defense
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Rank
97
th
Solo Tackles
41
414
th
Assists
2
37
th
Forced Fumbles
1
73
rd
Stops
15
33
rd
Sacks
1
407
th
Missed Tackles
7
152
nd
Interceptions
1
394
th
Passer Rating Allowed
98.3
146
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.1
43
rd
Total Pressures
4
220
th
PBUs
4
571
st
Receptions Allowed
39
Snaps
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Rank
113
th
Total Snaps
705
151
st
Run Defense Snaps
301
60
th
Pass Rush Snaps
16
102
nd
Coverage Snaps
388
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