Georgia Southern University Athletics

2021-22: Played in two games and was redshirted … Played 20 defensive snaps … Made his collegiate debut at Florida Atlantic, playing nine snaps on defense … Was on the field for 11 snaps at Arkansas. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Crisp County High for Coach Brad Harber … A first-team all-state selection for the 6A level by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Ranked the No. 94 weakside defensive end in the country by 247Sports … Had 79 tackles, including 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and two touchdowns as a senior … An all-state selection … Named second-team all-region as a sophomore … Also played basketball. 

PERSONAL: Born Nicholas Jalen Mercer on September 24 in Americus, GA … Son of Angela Mercer and Clifton Mercer … Has two brothers, Clifton Mercer and Brandon Jones, and a sister, Patrese Lavant.

MAJOR: Undecided