Ayden Merrihew
2025: Appeared in 10 games as a redshirt junior 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 (Nov. 15) and recorded a sack at Sacramento State (Oct. 18)… Provided consistent rotational production throughout Big Sky play and added physicality to the Bears’ defensive front… Prior to UNC (at Middle Tennessee State) 2024: Did not see action. Prior to Middle Tennessee State (at Reedley College) 2023: 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 ... Played in seven games as a freshman and finished with eight tackles and 2.0 sacks ... Chosen as a team captain. High School: Lettered in football and track at Clovis High School ... Two-time all-conference selection in football ... Two-time all-conference, two-time all-valley and a four-time field athlete of the year in track and field.
- TransferredPortal · 1/28/25, 12:39 PMAyden Merrihew (DL) officially transferred from Middle Tennessee State University to University of Northern Colorado
- CommittedJan 1, 2025Ayden Merrihew (DL) committed to University of Northern Colorado
- EnrolledAyden Merrihew (DL) enrolled in Middle Tennessee State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Northern Colorado | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Northern Colorado | 12 | 10 | -- | Low | 22 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1.0 |
| 2024 |  Middle Tennessee State University | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 10 | -- | Low | 26 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.0 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026