Stetson University Athletics

2017: Did not see playing time.

2016: Redshirted, did not see playing time.

High School: Attended William Amos Hough High School in Cornelius, N.C. ... Under head coach, Miles Aldridge, played three years, freshman, junior and senior years, on the football team ... Played three years as a defensive end, and two years as a tight end ... Team finished undefeated at 12-0 and won state championship during his freshman year in 2012 ... Team won Meck A 4AA Conference championship, the first in school history.

Personal: Full name is Clayton Tullis Merrill ... Born on December 30, 1997 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. ... Parents are Charlie and Lisa Merrill ... Has one sister, Alexandra (18) ... Was the 2015 Civics and Economics History student of the year at Hogue High School ... Hobbies include watching all sports, playing basketball and riding jet skis ... Chose Stetson because of the size of the school ... Selected Stetson over North Carolina State, Appalachian State, Sewanee and Maryville College ... Is a Sport Business major.