Olivet College’s Merriman named to D3football.com All-North Region team

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Olivet College sophomore defensive back Anthony Merriman has been named to the 2019 D3football.com All-North Region third-team.

An All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) First Team selection, Merriman started every game for the Comets at the strong safety position. He finished the season with 54 total tackles, including 41 solo stops. Merriman had three interceptions. One of the picks was at the goal-line and returned 34 yards to seal Olivet's 21-17 win over Adrian College, and another was returned 45 yards for a touchdown at Alma College.

Olivet has now had at least one D3football.com All-North Region each of the last six seasons. Overall, Merriman is the 14th Comet to earn the honor.