Moved from the defensive line to the fullback position in the spring … then was moved back during the fall ... fierce competitor … aggressive player whose motor is always running … good quickness … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … BIG EAST Academic All-Star … previous bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta

2007 (So.): Played in eight games … missed time with nagging injuries … saw action in over 100 plays, including as season-high 24 at Marshall … used in 21 plays against East Carolina … posted eight tackles, including four solo stops … assisted on three tackles at Marshall … three tackles, including two unassisted tackles against East Carolina … two tackles at Maryland

2006 (Fr.): Came to WVU in Jan. 2006 ... saw limited action, appearing in four games.

Prep: Gwinnett Defensive Player of the Year for Coach Dexter Wood at Atlanta’s Buford High ... all-state and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11 ... 109 tackles, 9 sacks, 23 TFL, 4 fumble recoveries as a senior ... team went 58-2 during his career, winning three state championships.

Personal: Birthday is Dec. 8 ... son of Jeff and Lisa Merrow ... one of three children ...