He played college football at Rutgers University and attended Hodgson Vo-Tech High School in Newark, Delaware.

Merrell attended Hodgson Vo-Tech High School, where he played with his twin brother Jamal.

[2] After attended a tryout for the Chicago Bears,[4] Merrell signed with the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League.

[5] In late November 2014, the Bears signed Merrell to the practice squad.

[6] Merrell was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League for the 2016 season.