Da'Mon Merkerson facts for kids
| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | April 5, 1989 New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Rutherford (NJ) St. Mary | ||||||
| College: | Syracuse | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||
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Da’Mon Teshone Merkerson (born April 5, 1989) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Syracuse University.
Early years
Merkerson grew up in Passaic, New Jersey and attended St. Mary High School in Rutherford, 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.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Merkerson signed with the Arizona Cardinals in July 2011, but he was released just 3 days later.
Arizona Rattlers
From 2012 to 2014, Merkerson had been a member of the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL), helping the team win back-to-back ArenaBowl Championships.
Personal life
Merkerson's father Amod Field also spent time with the Cardinals and in the AFL.
