Willard alum Forrest Merrill recorded his first career NFL tackle on Monday Night Football against the Raiders. Merrill, who was signed to the active roster hours before the game, recorded his first tackle three minutes into the fourth quarter. The Chargers won the game 28-14.
Forrest Merrill got his first career NFL tackle tonight. He discards a blocker, then grabs Josh Jacobs and tosses him backward like it’s nothing 💪😤@OzarksOzone @WillardSports @WillardTigerFB pic.twitter.com/BzaoQe6uPl
— Mark Spillane (@MarkSpillane_) October 5, 2021