Austin Peay State University Athletics

High School: Played wide receiver for head coach Clint Finch at Brentwood High School… Helped lead the Bruins to their 10th-straight 6A State Playoff appearance following a 9-3 season and 4-1 record in 6A Region 6 play in 2024… Totaled 184 receptions, 1,903 yards, and 11 receptions throughout his prep career… Also had 69 rushing yards, 83 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and 313 return yards in four varsity seasons for the Bruins… Had 49 receptions for 506 yards and one touchdown during his senior season, with 98 kick-return yards… Was the Region 6A Player of the Year as a junior with 1,046 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns… Had a career-best 68 receptions, 790 yards, and five receiving touchdowns with 167 kick-return yards and 48 punt-return yards… Went 2-for-2 for 83 yards and two passing touchdowns as a junior… Caught 23 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns in four games as a sophomore… Began his high school career with 44 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman… Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com… Also competed in track and field and basketball for the Bruins.

Personal: Clayton Burgwyn Merrill is the son of Brian and Kristin Merrill… Birthday is April 25... Has three siblings: Walker, Jones, and Davis… Brother, Walker, is a graduate wide receiver on the Governors football team… Has yet to decide on a major.