Place of birth: New Jersey Tackles: 14 Height 1.85 m | Undrafted: 2011 Interceptions: 1 Weight 88 kg | |
Date of birth: (1989-04-05) April 5, 1989 (age 27) High school: Rutherford (NJ) St. Mary | ||
Da’Mon Teshone Merkerson (born April 5, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as a undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Syracuse University.
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Early years
Merkerson attended St. Mary High School in Rutherford, New Jersey where he was a three-sport athlete. He played football,basketball and track. He was All county in football and track and field (400 Meter Dash). After switching back from wide receiver to cornerback in his senior season he found a home at cornerback. Tied for 8th in the Big East with passes defended. Merkerson helped lead the orange to victory against Kansas State in the Inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl.
Arizona Cardinals
Merkerson signed with the Arizona Cardinals in July 2011, but he was released just 3 days later.
Arizona Rattlers
Since 2012, Merkerson has been a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL), helping the team win back-to-back ArenaBowl Championships.