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Whitney Mercilus # prospect in 2012 NFL Draft.

Whitney Mercilus NFL Draft Bio

Whitney Mercilus (born July 21, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Illinois, and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and was considered one of the best defensive end prospects for 2012.

Mercilus attended the University of Illinois, where he played for coach Ron Zook's Illinois Fighting Illini football team from 2009 to 2011. He broke out during his junior season in 2011, leading the country in quarterback sacks (16) and forced fumbles (9) while primarily playing defensive end. At the conclusion of the 2011 season, Mercilus was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media. He won the 2011 Ted Hendricks Award, 2011 Bill Willis Award, and 2011 CFPA Defensive Performer of the Year, in addition to being recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.

Draft Year: 2012 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Whitney Mercilus

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Whitney Mercilus	Defensive End	6 ft 4 in	258 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
1	26	Houston Texans	Illinois	Akron, Ohio, United States

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