London Merritt

EDGE ⭐⭐⭐

Bio

Height 6'2"
Weight 255 lbs
Hometown Bradenton, FL
High School IMG Academy
Rating ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Committed
⭐⭐⭐ 89.3668

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025
#201 National
0.9246 Rating

Scouting Report

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92 / 100 Ceiling 92 • Floor 84
year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

London Merritt is a 4-star Edge Rusher from Bradenton, FL (IMG Academy) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 201 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9246. Uncommitted.

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-2, 255 lbs. Taller than 8% and heavier than 85% of 2025 Edge Rusher prospects in the SEC Scouts database (107 with a listed size).

Play Style

Cannot provide specific play style analysis without position designation or film study, but IMG Academy products typically demonstrate advanced technical skills, high football IQ, and professional-level training habits that translate well to college football.

Strengths

  • Elite training environment at IMG Academy has likely accelerated his development against high-level competition
  • Strong composite rating of 0.9246 indicates consensus recognition among major recruiting services
  • Geographic advantage being from Florida with access to year-round training and competition

Areas to Improve

  • Position designation uncertainty suggests need for role clarification and specific skill development
  • May need to prove himself outside the IMG ecosystem against different styles of competition

College Projection

As a top-200 national prospect, projects as an immediate contributor with potential for early playing time at the Power 5 level. Timeline depends heavily on position and specific skill set, but IMG pedigree suggests he'll be college-ready physically and mentally.

NFL Outlook

Marginal NFL draft consideration based solely on current 4-star rating. Would need significant college development and position-specific excellence to reach draft-worthy status.

Best Fit

Power 5 programs that can maximize IMG Academy's developmental foundation, particularly those with strong player development track records and systems that utilize versatile, well-coached athletes effectively.

Player Comparison

Myles Jack UCLA • Jacksonville Jaguars 82% match

Both share the versatile 6'2", 255-lb frame that projects to multiple positions in modern defenses. Jack was also a highly-rated 4-star prospect who developed elite technical skills and football IQ through premium training, similar to what IMG Academy provides. The size and rating profile suggests a linebacker who could play multiple roles, much like Jack's ability to rush, cover, and play in space.

Transfer Portal History

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Clemson Tigers
Committed Entered Jan 8, 2026 Committed Jan 8, 2026