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Jersey Number 25
Timothy Merritt
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 192
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Birmingham, Ala.
- High School:
- Parker
CAREER HONORS
2025 Fall SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLLHIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL
Multi-dimensional, physical and instinctive defensive back who starred for Parker High School in Birmingham … Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2025 … A consensus three-star prospect and top-35 player from Alabama by all major recruiting services … Rated the No. 23 player in Alabama and No. 49 cornerback in the country by ESPN … The No. 30 player in Alabama and No. 59 cornerback nationally according to 247Sports … On3 ranked him No. 23 in Alabama and No. 47 at his position … Played in nine games as a junior in 2023, recording 16 tackles with one interception … Totaled 33 tackles and two interceptions in 2024 … Rushed 47 times for 399 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … Three-sport athlete playing football, basketball and baseball … Committed to the Vols in December 2024 … Chose Tennessee over 25 other Division I offers, including 11 SEC programs … Coached in high school by Frank Warren … Majoring in communication studies … X handle is @Merritt_island3 … Instagram handle is @tim__merrittFB | Edwin Spillman Orange & White Press Conference (4.11.26)
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