No. 17 – Jesse Merrick
THIS YEAR: Redshirt freshman Jesse Merrick is set to take the field for the first time on the college level after redshirting his first season at Azusa Pacific ... Competing for a spot on the Cougar 2-deep.
2008 (redshirt): Redshirted his first season, practicing with the Cougars and adjusting to the defensive side of the game while attending classes at Azusa Pacific.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach Brad Steward at Ventura (Calif.) High ... Was a wide receiver for the Cougars and a member of 2 CIF playoff teams.
PERSONAL: Born June 20, 1990, in Camarillo, Calif. ... Parents are Bob (fire fighter) and Kathy (self-employed) Merrick ... Has 1 older sister (Nicki) ... His great grandfather (Claire Kelly) played for the Boston Red Sox ... Majoring in communication and would like to work in sports communications some day.
