Add Another UDFA Gang: Anthony Merritt

hagan714 · 05-08-2007, 02:41 PM

Anthony Merritt - 5110,204,4.48, North Alabama WR/CB/KR

Merritt signs deal with Saints

Staff reports
Last Updated:May 07. 2007 11:00PM
Published: May 08. 2007 3:30AM

Former North Alabama wide receiver/kick returner Anthony Merritt has signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Merritt, of Columbus, Ga., was named first-team All-America by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as a senior.

In his senior season he caught 48 passes for 541 yards and four touchdowns for the Lions. He also rushed for 181 yards and a touchdown and also threw three touchdown passes as UNA went 11-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs.

As a junior, Merritt had 81 receptions for 942 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 192 yards and three scores. He also had three returns for touchdowns during the 2005 season.

"We were hoping Anthony might get drafted, but when he didn't there were several teams interested in him," UNA coach Mark Hudspeth said. "He is excited about signing with the Saints and they seem to be a good fit for him."

Merritt had a long list of accomplishments during his four-year tenure at UNA. His career includes 19 school records, seven Gulf South Conference records and four NCAA Division II records at the single-game, single-season and career levels.

"Tampa Bay and Tennessee were among the other teams that were interested in Anthony," Hudspeth said. "All of those teams like him as a receiver, but they want him foremost as a return man. He stills returning kicks should give him a chance to make it."

Merritt will report to the Saints rookie mini-camp Saturday.

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05-08-2007, 02:41 PM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Add Another UDFA Gang: Anthony Merritt Anthony Merritt - 5110,204,4.48, North Alabama WR/CB/KR Merritt signs deal with Saints Staff reports Last Updated:May 07. 2007 11:00PM Published: May 08. 2007 3:30AM Former North Alabama wide receiver/kick returner Anthony Merritt has signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints. Merritt, of Columbus, Ga., was named first-team All-America by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as a senior. In his senior season he caught 48 passes for 541 yards and four touchdowns for the Lions. He also rushed for 181 yards and a touchdown and also threw three touchdown passes as UNA went 11-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. As a junior, Merritt had 81 receptions for 942 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 192 yards and three scores. He also had three returns for touchdowns during the 2005 season. "We were hoping Anthony might get drafted, but when he didn't there were several teams interested in him," UNA coach Mark Hudspeth said. "He is excited about signing with the Saints and they seem to be a good fit for him." Merritt had a long list of accomplishments during his four-year tenure at UNA. His career includes 19 school records, seven Gulf South Conference records and four NCAA Division II records at the single-game, single-season and career levels. "Tampa Bay and Tennessee were among the other teams that were interested in Anthony," Hudspeth said. "All of those teams like him as a receiver, but they want him foremost as a return man. He stills returning kicks should give him a chance to make it." Merritt will report to the Saints rookie mini-camp Saturday. http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs....80342/-1/GAMES
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