Former Rutgers football captain Jamil Merrell dies at 36

Richie O · Jul 8, 2026

Former Rutgers football captain Jamil Merrell dies at 36

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MADHAT1 · Jul 8, 2026

Sad news R.I,P Jamil

kupuna133 · Jul 8, 2026

Horrible news. Way too young. Rest easy Jamil!!!

DC8690 · Jul 8, 2026

Horrible.... this along with the death of track athlete Bryanna Grant at 31 and the devastating injury to Ryan Lasko, it has been a horrible few weeks.

SeaGlass · Jul 8, 2026

Richie O said:
Former Rutgers football captain Jamil Merrell dies at 36

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Thank you Jamil!!!

RU#1fan · Jul 8, 2026

Sad news indeed.

rosenst2 · Jul 8, 2026

JC_in128 · Jul 8, 2026

Rest in peace brother and thanks for giving your all to RU Football While on the banks.

Tango Two · Thursday at 11:00 AM

Former Rutgers football captain Jamil Merrell dead at 36 — twin brother reveals heartbreaking final words

Former Rutgers football captain Jamil Merrell dead at 36 — twin brother reveals heartbreaking final words

Jamil served as a co-captain alongside Jamal during his senior season with Rutgers in 2013.

nypost.com

DHajekRC1984 · Thursday at 2:06 PM

Very sad . His words are powerful and inspiring. Really a shame and heartbreaking. Feel terrible for his family. Peace be with them.

MrsScrew · Thursday at 3:10 PM

Apparently he's been fighting cancer for a few years. His bro has set up a GoFundMe for the son

https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-jrs-future-after-losing-his-dad?attribution_id=sl:f3c8d15d-f33c-40b2-a9f4-9e527f7872fa&lang=en_US&ts=1783621294&utm_campaign=man_activity_tablist&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Jtung230 · Thursday at 5:26 PM

So sad. RIP. Please consider donating

Former Rutgers football captain Jamil Merrell dies at 36

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