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Mark Merrill is a former linebacker out of Minnesota, selected by the New York Jets with the 31st overall pick (round 2) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers.
Draft Details
Mark Merrill Career Stats
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1977)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1978–1979)
- Chicago Bears (1979)
- Denver Broncos (1981–1982)
- Green Bay Packers (1982)
- Buffalo Bills (1983–1984)
- Los Angeles Raiders (1984)
Born: Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S. · Height: 6-4 · Weight: 237 lb
Draft Class Context
Mark Merrill was the 2nd of 29 LBs selected in the 1978 draft. The 31st overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Greg Olsen in 2007, who played 205 games. Minnesota had 4 players drafted in 1978, among them Mike Hunt and Steve Stewart. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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