Brett Merrill Class: Junior Hometown: Ormond Beach, Fla. High School: Seabreeze Height / Weight: 5-8 / 160 Position: SE Experience: 1L

Furman: Reserve split end who could see his first notable action this year as a contributor on special teams...may be hard pressed to earn playing time as a receiver due to a number of returning veterans...originally joined the team as a walk-on. 2003 -- Registered his first action, earning limited action against Gardner-Webb (45-0 win)...named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. 2002 -- Did not see any action...named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. 2001 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2001 graduate of Seabreeze High School...played wide receiver and defensive back...helped Seabreeze make state playoffs three straight seasons...caught 30 passes for 552 yards and four touchdowns his senior year...caught three passes for 96 yards and a touchdown in win over Astronaut, giving his team district championship.

Personal: Full name is Brett Colin Merrill...son of Sam and Linda Merrill...born May 13, 1983, in Huntsville, Alabama...political science major.