Former Rutgers football captain and defensive end Jamil Merrell passed away yesterday at the age of 36, according to a post his brother Jamal made on social media. No cause of death was made public.
Merrell played at Rutgers from 2009-2013, and served as a captain during that time. He played alongside his brother and saw playing time under both head coach Greg Schiano during his first stint and former Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood.
Merrell continued his football career after Rutgers, landing on the Chicago Bears practice squad before spending a few seasons in the AFL.
Jamal released the following statement on Facebook to honor his brother.
"As I write this, I'm sitting beside my twin brother, surrounded by our family, knowing that we're witnessing one of the hardest moments we'll ever have to face. With tears in our eyes and love in our hearts, I want everyone to know that my twin brother, Jamil, is peacefully transitioning to be with God.
Merrell played at Rutgers from 2009-2013, and served as a captain during that time. He played alongside his brother and saw playing time under both head coach Greg Schiano during his first stint and former Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood.
Merrell continued his football career after Rutgers, landing on the Chicago Bears practice squad before spending a few seasons in the AFL.
Jamal released the following statement on Facebook to honor his brother.
"As I write this, I'm sitting beside my twin brother, surrounded by our family, knowing that we're witnessing one of the hardest moments we'll ever have to face. With tears in our eyes and love in our hearts, I want everyone to know that my twin brother, Jamil, is peacefully transitioning to be with God.
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