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2020 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: Kirk Merritt | Arkansas St | WR

4/6/2020

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Player Bio: Kirk Merritt prepped at Destrehan High School in Destrehan, LA. He was a four-star rated recruit who won the SPARQ Championship after running 4.46 40 yard dash, and 43-inches in the vertical jump. He also excelled in track as he was the Louisiana State runner-up in the 200-meters and 100-meters. He ran a 21.52 in the 200M and 10.44 in the 100M. He earned a scholarship to the University of Oregon and transferred to Texas A&M a was dismissed after being arrested for indecent exposure charges. He would enroll at the legendary East Mississippi Community College; the JUCO is shown on NETFLIX Last Chance U. He would help win two JUCO National Championships before agreeing to attend Arkansas State. He finished his career at Arkansas St after being named All-Sun Belt Conference First-Team.​ 

ACCOLADES
2020 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Participant
2019 All-Sun Belt First-Team
2018 All-Sun Belt First-Team
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KIRK MERRITT
WIDE RECEIVER

HOMETOWN                      |           CLASS
DESTREHAN, LA                 |          SENIOR 


DRAFT YR:  2020     COMBINE INVITE: NO




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SCHOOL:  ARKANSAS ST                    |      CONFERENCE:  SUN BELT
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HEIGHT/WEIGHT:  6-0 / 215         ARMS: 32 3/8"          HANDS: 9 1/2”       PROJECTED 40-TIME: 4.45         


PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH    |    40 YD DASH    |    VERTICAL JUMP    |    BROAD JUMP    |    3 CONE DRILL    |    20 YD SHUTTLE    |   60 YD SHUTTLE
​    23       |          4.33          |               49”             |             135”          |            DNP            |            4.05               |             N/A

 

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​#13 Kirk Merritt VS Georgia Southern (2018)

#13 Kirk Merritt HIGHLIGHTS

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□□□ eat young bull https://t.co/EchGrMXPVm

— Devonn (@D_Maddd) March 27, 2020

Arkansas State wide receiver Kirk Merritt ran a 4.33 40-yard dash today. pic.twitter.com/T0q7AC9UkF

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) April 5, 2020
40-YARD TIME

Merritt display his blazing speed during his pro-day 40-time. He runs a 4.33 seconds, let us just say it burnt up the field.



BENCH PRESS
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Merritt display his tremendous strength as he throws up 23 reps on the bench press of 225-pounds as shown in the video to the right.

Real Ape □ IYKYK ❗️ https://t.co/PMaB1GqD9I

— Don Mello (@RomeSkuggs) March 31, 2020

Delayed.. Not Denied - 49” □□‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/SqYdgQ0hJF

— Kirk Merritt (@kirkmerritt33) March 20, 2020
VERTICAL JUMP

In the video to the left, Merritt displays his unbelievable vertical as he jumped an incredible 49-inches in his jump.

SQUATS

Video to the right displays how powerful his legs are at weighing 215-pounds, he squatted an amazing 675-pounds. 

Why you asking me what I’ve been doing when you already know□□.. #675 pic.twitter.com/pB1dacP39D

— Kirk Merritt (@kirkmerritt33) July 12, 2018
Strengths: He is a receiver that has tremendous speed, exceptional leaping ability, sturdy, and incredibly durable. He has the build of an NFL running back playing at the wideout position. We still can't understand why he was snubbed from the 2020 NFL Combine! He is a severe vertical threat who can take the top off the defense in an instant moment. His a smooth slot receiver who glides as a route runner, and with the ball his very elusive, features a hard stop and cut move, and full acceleration once he shakes the defender. His effective in jet sweeps, slants, screens, and crossing routes. He has incredible hands and catches just everything his way, including the steep passes. His 49-inch vertical is out this world that allows him to go up and win about every 50/50 ball thrown his direction. He is sort of crafty in the slot who will deceive the defender and thinking he is not in the play. He is an excellent downfield, the field blocker to spring the running back in the open field. He also is a kick returner who is explosive and can take them the distance.
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Weaknesses: He tends to allow his physical play to get into situations that he cannot get out. His route running is not crispy despite the ability to get open. He runs sloppy routes, and he appears lazy when the ball is not coming to his direction. He uses his body too much and needs to run more to the ball and not catch with his body. 

Draft Grade: 5.90

Draft Projection: 4th - 7th round

NFL Comparison:  JuJu Smith-Schuster

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