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 was born on April 5, 1989. He is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Da'Mon played college football at Syracuse University. Later, he joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2011.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Da'Mon Merkerson grew up in Passaic, New Jersey. He went to St. Mary High School in Rutherford. There, he was a very active student. He played three different sports!
He played football, basketball, and ran track. In both football and track, he was named All-County. This means he was one of the best athletes in his area. He was especially good at the 400 Meter Dash in track.
In his last year of high school, Da'Mon switched back to playing cornerback in football. He had found his perfect position.
College Football Career
Da'Mon Merkerson played college football for Syracuse University. He was a strong player on their team. He was tied for 8th in the Big East conference for passes defended. This shows how good he was at stopping the other team's passes.
Da'Mon helped his team win an important game. They beat Kansas State in the first-ever New Era Pinstripe Bowl. This was a big win for Syracuse.
Professional Football Journey
Time with the Arizona Cardinals
In July 2011, Da'Mon Merkerson signed with the Arizona Cardinals. This was a big step for him. However, he was released from the team just three days later.
Playing in the Arena Football League
After his time with the Cardinals, Da'Mon joined the Arizona Rattlers. This team plays in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for the Rattlers from 2012 to 2014.
While with the Rattlers, Da'Mon helped his team achieve great success. They won two ArenaBowl Championships in a row! These were the ArenaBowl XXV and ArenaBowl XXVI titles. Winning these championships was a major highlight of his career.
Family Life
Da'Mon Merkerson's father, Amod Field, also played professional football. He spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, just like Da'Mon. He also played in the Arena Football League.
