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In 1993, Leon Merritt was rated the best high school football player in the Midwest. Merritt was a three-year two-way starter at linebacker and fullback at Detroit Henry Ford High School. Merritt led Henry Ford to the PSL championship in 1993 and a runner-up finish in 1992. Merritt was coached by Mike Marshall. Merritt signed with the University of Colorado in 1994.
In 1993, Leon Merritt was rated the best high school football player in the Midwest. Merritt was a three-year two-way starter at linebacker and fullback at Detroit Henry Ford High School. Merritt led Henry Ford to the PSL championship in 1993 and a runner-up finish in 1992. Merritt was coached by Mike Marshall. Merritt signed with the University of Colorado in 1994.
