Tim Merritt

HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Multi-dimensional, physical and instinctive defensive back who starred for Parker High School in Birmingham … Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2025 … A consensus three-star prospect and top-35 player from Alabama by all major recruiting services … Rated the No. 23 player in Alabama and No. 49 cornerback in the country by ESPN … The No. 30 player in Alabama and No. 59 cornerback nationally according to 247Sports … On3 ranked him No. 23 in Alabama and No. 47 at his position … Played in nine games as a junior in 2023, recording 16 tackles with one interception … Totaled 33 tackles and two interceptions in 2024 … Rushed 47 times for 399 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior … Three-sport athlete playing football, basketball and baseball … Committed to the Vols in December 2024 … Chose Tennessee over 25 other Division I offers, including 11 SEC programs … Coached in high school by Frank Warren … Majoring in communication studies … X handle is @Merritt_island3 … Instagram handle is @tim__merritt