Gamecock offers Alabama LB an SEC opportunity
May 07, 2019, | By SportsTalk Radio Network
USC head coach Will Muschamp last week offered off-the-radar LB Allen Merrick (6-2 220) of Gadsden, AL. Merrick has been undervalued as a linebacker simply because he’s not played the position for long. He had been primarily a receiver, tight end and running back. But he said he likes hitting people more than touching the football, and Muschamp saw favorable linebacker traits in him. Enough of them to offer.
“It’s a dream come true to have an SEC offer,” Merrick said. “I just got on the radar. I had no idea they were looking at me at first. My coach just let me know that the head coach wanted to talk to me. I got on the phone with him and he offered me a scholarship. That was the most exciting news I’ve had in awhile. He likes that I fly around and just hit people. He said I’m a good fit, I’m a good person and have good character.”
Merrick has not yet visited USC but will do so this summer. However, he has seen the Gamecocks from afar and likes what he’s seen of their defensive style.
“They are aggressive,” he said. “I know Jadeveon Clowney played there a while ago, and I was a big fan of him.”
Merrick said the Gamecocks sit in his top five along with UAB, Tulane, Memphis and UCF. He has visited UAB, Tulane, Memphis and Samford. He plans to announce a commitment in December and sign early.
May 07, 2019, | By SportsTalk Radio Network
“It’s a dream come true to have an SEC offer,” Merrick said. “I just got on the radar. I had no idea they were looking at me at first. My coach just let me know that the head coach wanted to talk to me. I got on the phone with him and he offered me a scholarship. That was the most exciting news I’ve had in awhile. He likes that I fly around and just hit people. He said I’m a good fit, I’m a good person and have good character.”
Merrick has not yet visited USC but will do so this summer. However, he has seen the Gamecocks from afar and likes what he’s seen of their defensive style.
“They are aggressive,” he said. “I know Jadeveon Clowney played there a while ago, and I was a big fan of him.”
Merrick said the Gamecocks sit in his top five along with UAB, Tulane, Memphis and UCF. He has visited UAB, Tulane, Memphis and Samford. He plans to announce a commitment in December and sign early.