Shawne Merriman was born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on May twenty five, 1984. Numerous individuals also know Merriman by his nickname “lights out.” He has every thing that a good defensive participant requirements to be successful in the NFL. To go alongside with a higher level of athletic ability, he also performs intelligent, hits difficult, and is willing to do whatever it requires to win. Merriman has been playing like this for many factors, and this is why he has become one of the very best players in the entire league.

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Mind you, the 27-26 loss in the pre-period opener against a group that went -sixteen last season was just that, pre-period. That becoming stated, these exact same Falcons will host the Dallas Cowboys Limited Jerseys Saturday night at the Georgia Dome (five p.m. PST, Channel eight).

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Despite only playing in twelve video games because of to a steroid suspension, Merriman had another great year in 2006. He led the league in sacks with seventeen, and also chipped in sixty two tackles and 1 interception. Merriman was named to the Professional Bowl after the 2006 season, and is nicely on his way to a fantastic career. Via hard function and determination Merriman has built himself into 1 of the top defensive players in the NFL. And this is not heading to change anytime soon.