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Jersey Number 19
Walker Merrill
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 190
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Brentwood, Tenn.
- High School:
- Brentwood
Bio
CAREER HONORS
2021-22 First-Year SEC Academic Honor RollCAREER
Athletic wide receiver out of the Nashville area who is in his second season … Had a solid fall camp and has seen an increased role this season, playing as a regular on multiple special teams units ... Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2021 … Played in 22 career games with one start.2022 - SOPHOMORE
Made just one catch against Vanderbilt (11/26), but caught it in the back of the end zone for his third touchdown of the season from seven yards out ... Caught two passes for 41 yards, including a 34-yard pass from Joe Milton III in the early stages of the second half against UT Martin (10/22) ... Set a new career-high in receiving yards with 46 in win over Akron (9/17) on a pair of receptions, including a 38-yard TD pass from Joe Milton III early in the fourth quarter for his second score of the season ... Hauled in his first-career touchdown in season-opening win over Ball State (9/1), a 16-yard connection with Hendon Hooker for the final score of the first half ... Finished the game with two catches for 21 yards.2021 - FRESHMAN
Appeared in 10 games with one start during his rookie campaign … Saw action as a reserve in the slot, playing 81 total offensive snaps … Brought in five catches for 52 yards on the season … Had one reception for 12 yards vs. No. 13 Ole Miss (10/16) ... Made his first-career start against Tennessee Tech (9/18), securing four catches for 40 yards … Both were firsts in his career ... Made college debut in season-opening win over Bowling Green (9/2).HIGH SCHOOL
A consensus top-10 player in the state of Tennessee by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com … Rated the No. 9 player in the state of Tennessee and No. 57 wide receiver in the country by the 247Sports Composite … A four-star prospect according to Rivals.com and ESPN.com … Was a third-team selection on The Tennessean 2019 All-Midstate Team … Named to 6-6A All-Region team as a junior in 2019 … Played a major role in Brentwood High School’s run to the Tennessee Class 6A State Championship game in 2020 with a record-setting season for the Bruins … As a senior in 2020, set school records for single-game receptions (16), single-game receiving yards (206) and single-season catches (100) … Had 1,173 receiving yards (second most in school history) and caught eight touchdown passes as a senior in 2020 … Helped lead the Bruins to a Class 6A Region 6 championship and the quarterfinals of the state playoffs as a junior in 2019 with 62 catches for 568 yards … Received offers from 23 schools … Committed to the Vols in March 2020 … Coached by Ron Crawford.PERSONAL
Full name is Robert Walker Merrill … Goes by Walker … Born July 12, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina … Son of Kristin and Brian Merrill … Has three brothers, Davis, Clayton and Jones … Hobbies include wakeboarding, snowboarding and watching movies … Biggest sports influence on him was Kobe Bryant because of his work ethic … Favorite movie is “A Quiet Place” … Favorite musical artist is Juice Wrld … Favorite food is chicken alfredo … Favorite TV show is “The Office” … Majoring in finance … Twitter and Instagram handle is @Walker_Merrill1.FB | Josh Heupel Postgame Press Conference vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Bailey, Brazzell, Staley Postgame vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Aguilar, Herring Postgame vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Cinematic Recap vs. ETSU (9.6.25)
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