2006: Holds tremendous potential and will challenge teammates as well as opponents on the field...played in 10 games...recorded five solo tackles...was part of a unit that set an interception record...had the longest return (64 yards).

2005: Practiced with the squad in the fall and spring...as part of his redshirt transfer obligations.

Transfer: Member of Troy University's team.

High School: Played for Greg Magner at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame...earned second-team All-Dade honors as a senior...earned honorable mention honors as a junior and was a four-year letterman in both football and track...led football to an undefeated season deep into the playoffs...participated in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game.

Personal: Psychology major...son of Marie Lou and Gene Merzius...born June 10, 1985, in Miami, FL

FAU Career Defensive Stats
Year	GMS	UT	AT	TT	INT-YDS
2006	10	5	3	8	1-64
Total	10	5	3	8	1-64