Whitney
Mercilus.
Whitney
Mercilus.
Illinois· 6'4"· 261 lb· 4.68s 40
Mercilus is an ideal fit in a 3-4 two-gap scheme due to his frame and pass-rushing ability, but can also contribute in a 4-3 wide-9 attacking front.
Immediate starter at outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, ceiling of Pro Bowl pass rusher.
He would be a poor fit as a defensive tackle in a 4-3 under front, where his pass-rushing skills would be underutilized and his run defense would be exposed.
Mercilus projects as a versatile pass rusher with the frame and athleticism to excel in multiple defensive systems.
Selected #26 overall in Round 1 of the 2012 NFL Draft by Houston Texans out of Illinois.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.68sp50
- Vertical
- 32inp50
- Broad jump
- 118inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.17sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.53sp50
- Bench
- 27repp50
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Whitney Mercilus played as an edge rusher for the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers. He was a productive pass rusher for the Texans for many seasons, consistently contributing sacks and pressures.
Data note: No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.