Whitney Mercilus scouting report
Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois #85
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 265
Strengths:
Prototypical size for a 4-3 end or 3-4 outside linebacker. Uses his speed to consistently get into the backfield. Does a nice job keeping his eyes on the quarterback and getting his hands up into passing lanes. Impressive motor; saw a lot of double teams, but continued to fight through the whistle...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
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"Jay-Dozer" Will Help Tigers, Coach Predicts
Jay Prosch's former coach discusses the big fullback's decision to transfer from Illinois to Auburn.
Via auburn.scout.com
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25 days ago
Illinois Fullback Heading To Auburn
Auburn is expected to add a football transfer from the Big 10 as Illinois announced Jay Prosch was heading to the Plains.
Via auburn.scout.com
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25 days ago
Illinois fullback Prosch transferring to Auburn
Illinois fullback Jay Prosch is transferring to Auburn to be closer to his ailing mother.
Via ESPN
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25 days ago
Illini FB Prosch transferring to Auburn (AP)
Illinois fullback Jay Prosch is transferring to Auburn. Illinois said Wednesday that the Mobile, Ala., native will be closer to his family. The move also follows the hiring of new head coach Tim Beckman, who plans to run a spread offense that wouldn't use a fullback. Prosch, a sophomore, was a starter this fall but served primarily as a blocker.
Via Rivals.com
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25 days ago
Illini fullback Prosch transferring to Auburn
Illinois fullback Jay Prosch will transfer to Auburn, the Illini announced Wednesday.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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25 days ago
Update: Illini FB transferring to Auburn
UPDATED 11:22 a.m. ET: in a press release, Illinois announced that fullback Jay Prosch will be transferring to Auburn. “Jay Prosch has decided to transfer to Auburn and will be there for the current semester,” Illini head coach Tim Beckman said in a statement. “He will have an opportunity to be much closer to his…
Via College Football Talk
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25 days ago
Ron Zook to Interview With Jax Jaguars
Ron Zook, who was fired at Illinois in November, may find a soft landing spot thanks to some past...
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25 days ago
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25 days ago
Football. Prosch to Transfer to Auburn
Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced the transfer of sophomore fullback Jay Prosch to Auburn Wednesday.
Via University of Illinois Athletics
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25 days ago
Illinois fullback tells paper he's transferring
It's not official, but Prosch could be leaving to be closer to ailing mother in AlabamaIllinois fullback Jay Prosch plans to transfer to be closer to his ailing mother in Alabama and find a system that a better fit, according to the Press-Register in Mobile, Ala.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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26 days ago
Mikel Leshoure Excited About His Pro Future
A distinguished former Fighting Illini football player returned to campus Saturday. Running back Mikel Leshoure visited his hometown and attended the Illini basketball game with Nebraska. Forced to sit out his first pro football season due to injury, Leshoure still benefitted from his experiences.
Via illinois.scout.com
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January 12, 2012
Mercilus a Unanimous Consensus First-Team All-American
Former Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus earned consensus first-team All-America honors in 2011, becoming the 20th player in Illinois' storied history to earn that distinction. 2011 Consensus All-Americans |
Via University of Illinois Athletics
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January 10, 2012
Mercilus decides time is right to leave Illinois
Record-setting defensive end to skip senior season, enter NFL draftWhitney Mercilus was an unassuming player entering the 2011 season, hoping only to play well enough to maintain his starting role at defensive end for Illinois.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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January 03, 2012
Whitney Mercilus Teleconference Quotes
Quotes from Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus' teleconference on Tuesday regarding his decision to enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
Via University of Illinois Athletics
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January 03, 2012
Illinois’ All-American DE making jump to the NFL
Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus has decided he will leave the Illini a season early and try his hand at the NFL. The consensus first team All-American announced the decision in a school release, which you can read below. “First, I want to congratulate my teammates and coaches for a great win against UCLA in the…
Via College Football Talk
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January 03, 2012
Illini Whitney Mercilus Entering the NFL Draft
University of Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus announced today that he will forgo his senior season at Illinois to enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
Mercilus who has the best name a defensive line man can have, emerged from total obscurity to have a banner year for the Fighting Illini, tying Simeon Rice’s single-season record and leading the nation with 16 sacks.
He also...
Via The Sports Bank
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
Illinois DE Mercilus to enter NFL draft early
Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft, the school announced on Tuesday.
Via ESPN
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January 03, 2012
Illini junior Mercilus to enter NFL draft
Illinois' stellar defensive end Whitney Mercilus will enter the NFL draft, he announced Tuesday.
Via Chicago Tribune
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January 03, 2012
Illini junior Mercilus to enter NFL draft
Illinois' stellar defensive end Whitney Mercilus will enter the NFL draft, he announced Tuesday.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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January 03, 2012
Football. Mercilus To Enter 2012 NFL Draft
Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus announced Tuesday that he will forgo his senior season at Illinois to enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
Via University of Illinois Athletics
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January 03, 2012
Illini DE Mercilus to make decision on NFL later this week
SAN FRANCISCO -- Asked if his preseason confidence level was high, Whitney Mercilus burst with laughter. Like most, the Illinois defensive end did not foresee his stellar season.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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January 01, 2012
Illini Exorcize Demons In Triumph Over UCLA
The Fighting Illini football team overcame a six game losing streak and loss of its head coach by beating UCLA in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Saturday in San Francisco. The offense continued to struggle at times, but it did enough to earn the win as the defense was dominant. Terry Hawthorne's pick six reversed a deficit to give the Illini the momentum needed to win the game.
Via illinois.scout.com
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December 31, 2011
Illinois halts skid with Fight Hunger Bowl victory
Terry Hawthorne returned an interception 39 yards for Illinois' first touchdown late in the third quarter and the Illini snapped a six-game losing streak by beating UCLA 20-14 in the Fight Hunger Bowl.
Via ESPN
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December 31, 2011
Illinois ends 6-game skid with bowl win (AP)
Terry Hawthorne returned an interception 39 yards for Illinois' first touchdown late in the third quarter and the Illini snapped a six-game losing streak by beating UCLA 20-14 in the Fight Hunger Bowl. Nathan Scheelhaase added a 60-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Jenkins midway through the fourth quarter to seal the first victory for Illinois (7-6) since beating Indiana 12 weeks ago.
Via Rivals.com
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December 31, 2011
Illinois snaps six-game losing streak
Terry Hawthorne returned an interception 39 yards for Illinois' first touchdown late in the third quarter and the Illini snapped a six-game losing streak by beating UCLA 20-14 in the Fight Hunger Bowl.
Nathan Scheelhaase added a 60-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Jenkins midway through the fourth quarter to seal the first victory for Illinois (7-6) since beating Indiana 12 weeks...
Via AP on Fox
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December 31, 2011
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