East Carolina Pirates#4 · DB Kevon Merrell Jr.
82 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 188 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Cordele, GA
Kevon Merrell Jr. is a DB (#4) for East Carolina, from Cordele, GA. In the 2026 season he has 22 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 3
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 9
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 8
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 3
Coverage 9
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 7
Measurables
Height 9
Weight 6
Frame 8
Experience 13
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2026 season
22
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kevon Merrell Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ECU | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | ECU | 13 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | ECU | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 23 | 61 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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27
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27
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34
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs North Carolina Central | W 42-9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Old Dominion | W 20-17 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs App State | L 24-27 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | at Alabama | L 10-48 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowEast Carolina DB: #4
- ClassJunior
- HometownCordele, GA
Kevon Merrell Jr.: East Carolina DB profile and stats
Kevon Merrell Jr. is a DB (#4) for East Carolina, from Cordele, GA. This profile tracks Kevon Merrell Jr.'s season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the East Carolina roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where East Carolina sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Kevon Merrell Jr. in the news
All newsPreviewRice at East Carolina: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Rice visits East Carolina at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET, on ESPN+.2026-10-07RecapEast Carolina beat North Carolina Central 42-9 (Week 4, 2026)East Carolina beat North Carolina Central 42-9 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Now East Carolina is 2-2, and North Carolina Central is 0-2.2026-09-26RecapEast Carolina edged Old Dominion 20-17 (Week 3, 2026)East Carolina edged Old Dominion 20-17 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Now East Carolina is 1-2, and Old Dominion is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kevon Merrell Jr. play for?
Kevon Merrell Jr. plays for East Carolina, wearing #4 at DB.
What position does Kevon Merrell Jr. play?
Kevon Merrell Jr. is a DB for East Carolina.
How tall is Kevon Merrell Jr.?
Kevon Merrell Jr. is 6-1 and weighs 188 lb.
What year is Kevon Merrell Jr. in?
Kevon Merrell Jr. is listed as a junior on the East Carolina roster.
Where is Kevon Merrell Jr. from?
Kevon Merrell Jr. is from Cordele, GA.
How many tackles does Kevon Merrell Jr. have?
Kevon Merrell Jr. has 22 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.