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Dawson Merritt Nebraska
File LB-480 · National rank 4118 · 2028 class

Dawson Merritt

#40· Nebraska ·LB ·So ·2028 Draft · Stilwell, Kan.
6'3"Height 225 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Dawson Merritt is a sophomore linebacker who sits in a reserve role for Nebraska. A high-upside, high-ceiling linebacker, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#480 LB / 1592
#4118 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

4★ LB; depth. 8 tkl, 0 sk at Nebraska (2025).

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LB Keys 2025 · Nebraska
8
Tot
Better than 38% of 880 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#121
National
#7
Position
#4
State
High SchoolBlue Valley
HometownStilwell, Kan.
Offers24 schools view →
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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