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| Position: | Defensive end Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | (1957-07-16)July 16, 1957 (age 67) Oakland, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Monte Vista (Danville, California) | ||||||
| College: | UC Davis | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1979: 5th round, 113th pick | ||||||
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Richard Casey Merrill (born July 16, 1957) is a former professionalAmerican footballdefensive end in theNational Football League (NFL) for theGreen Bay Packers (1979–1982),New York Giants (1983–1986) and theNew Orleans Saints in the 1986 season. Born inOakland, California, he playedcollege football at theUniversity of California at Davis and wasdrafted in the fifth round of the1979 NFL draft.
Merrill graduated fromMonte Vista High School inDanville, California.
Merrill spent nine seasons in professional football as adefensive end and outsidelinebacker. Blessed with exceptional speed (4.65 40 yard dash), Merrill became the first designated pass rusher in the NFL to line up and pass rush from both defensive line and linebacker positions. In the 1981 season Merrill had 7 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries for the Green Bay Packers. In the strike shortened 1982 season Casey had 4 sacks. In 1984 with the New York Giants, Merrill led all Giant defensive lineman with 11.5 sacks, including 1 in the playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers bringing Joe Montana down with a crushing hit.
Merrill now works as the Regional Manager Director of the Western United States forApprise by Walker & Dunlop, based inIrvine, California. He is married to Nilda Merrill and they have two sons, Casey and Zach, as well as three daughters, Ella, Samantha, and Alexandrea; and 2 granddaughters.UMass Lowell - Ella Merrill - 2011 Women's Volleyball Retrieved 2016-11-28.</ref>
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