2021 (Junior): Saw action in one game, a start against Chattanooga (Sept. 2), where he recorded one tackle.
Prior to Austin Peay: Transfer who began his collegiate career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College… Played in all 12 games and recorded 23 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, five sacks, and a fumble recovery as a freshman at Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2019… Picked up NJCAA and MACJC Defensive Player of the Week honors after posting 11 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks against Southwest Mississippi (Oct. 9, 2019)… Played in all six games for the Bulldogs as a sophomore in 2020, recording 21 tackles, eight tackles for loss, a sack, and a fumble recovery… Signed with Houston during the early signing period in December 2020 and participated in spring practice as an early enrollee before transferring to Austin Peay.Â
High School: Prepped at Colquitt County High School for head coach Rush Propst… Recorded 60 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and a fumble recovery as a senior… Was a First Team All-Region 1-7A selection and a Georgia Sports Writers Association (GSWA) 7A Second Team All-State selection in his senior season… Totaled 62 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery during his junior campaign… Was a Second Team All-Region 1-7A selection after recording 53 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and three sacks as a sophomore.
Personal: Brian Keith Merritt Jr.’s birthday is Sept. 21… A sport and wellness specialist major.
