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

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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.

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That’s brutal for the family and especially the twin. RIP

 

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No mention of the cause of death. That's puzzling. Seems like it might have been cancer.

 

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Prayers for him and his family. RIP.