Ayden Merrihew

Appeared in 10 games along the defensive line, contributing depth and interior presence. Finished the season with 22 total tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss and one sack. Posted a season-high six tackles at Eastern Washington and recorded a sack at Sacramento State. Provided consistent rotational production throughout Big Sky play and added physicality to the Bears' defensive front. Did not see game action in his lone season. Played two seasons at Reeley College. · As a sophomore, played in all 11 games and recorded 32 tackles and 4.5 sacks to earn All-Central Valley Conference First Team Honors. · Also the Co-Defensive Player of the Year and earned academic all-state honors. · Helped lead Reedley to a 7-4 record. · Played in seven games as a freshman and finished with eight tackles and 2.0 sacks. · Named a team captain. Lettered in football and track at Clovis High School. · Named a two-time all-conference selection in football. · Honored as a two-time all-conference, two-time all-valley and a four-time field athlete of the year in track and field.