Colorado State University Pueblo

Adams State University (2024-25): Comes to CSU Pueblo after playing the past two seasons at Adams State University … Played in 13 games over the last two seasons for the Grizzlies, including 11 games as a freshman in 2024 … Rushed for 537 yards on 124 carries in those 13 games and averaged 4.3 yards per carry and 41.3 yards per game and scored four rushing touchdowns … Also caught 40 passes for 312 yards and had one touchdown reception … In 2025, played in three games and had 41 carries for 198 yards and scored a touchdown against UT Permian Basin (9/14) … In that same game against UTPB, he rushed for 134 yards on 18 carries … He also caught four passes for 40 yards … Appeared in 11 games as a freshman in 2024 and had 354 yards rushing on 93 carries and scored three touchdowns … Also caught 37 passes for 279 yards and had a touchdown reception at UTPB (9/14).

Legacy School of the Sport Sciences HS: Prepped at Legacy School of Sport Sciences for Coach Michael Bishop … Graduated in 2024 … Gained over 3,000-plus total yards in his high school career and scored 30 touchdowns with the Titans … Was a member of the two Independent State Championship teams and was also named the 2024 Offensive Player of the Year … Also lettered in basketball with the Titans ... In the classroom, carried a 3.1 GPA. 

Personal: Born December 2 ... Son of Demarkco and Adriane Merrida ... Has a brother, Demarkco (22) ... Psychology major ... Likes to work out and listen to music ... Wants to play professionally in his future.

Career Highs (@ASU):
Rushes: 18 (2x) last vs. UT-Permian Basin, 9/6/25
Rushing Yards: 134 vs. UT-Permian Basin, 9/6/25
Touchdowns: 1 (4x) last vs. UT-Permian Basin, 9/6/25
Longest Rush: 62 yards vs. UT-Permian Basin, 9/6/25
Receptions: 9 vs. Fort Lewis, 11/2/24
Receiving Yards: 60 vs. Mines, 10/24/24
Longest Reception: 43 yards at UT-Permian Basin, 9/14/24
Receiving TD: 1 at UT-Permian Basin, 9/14/24
Kickoff Returns: 1 vs. Western New Mexico, 9/12/24
Kickoff Return Yards: 54 vs. Western New Mexico, 9/12/24
Longest Kickoff Return: 33 yards vs. Western New Mexico, 9/12/24