A metro-Atlanta pass-rusher on the rise at Marietta, Ham is one of the top pass-rushers in Cobb County for the upcoming season and saw major offers come his way throughout the spring and summer. Another big, physical defender who can stop the run at 6-foot-5 220-pounds, Ham is a productive pass-rusher coming off a strong sophomore season where he made 40 tackles, 14 TFLs and seven sacks to go along with three forced fumbles. He’s ranked as the No, 4 EDGE defender in Georgia but should see that ranking increase more and more over time.

Ham has emerged as a premier EDGE prospect in Georgia, and the production and flurry of FBS/P4 offers add proof to that claim. I was on Ham before anyone else, and it’s not shocking at all to see the recruiting buzz here. He is a long, but explosive athlete who can win at the point of attack, but also chase the ball around the yard. He is an easy eval, an obvious P4 talent, and should prove this fall why that is the case. He had 7 sacks as a sophomore, and I think double-digit sacks are more than achievable here.

Merrick Ham Merrick Ham 6'5" | 220 lbs | EDGE Marietta | 2028 State GA is an impressive young man standing at 6’6 playing tight end and defensive end. He holds several offers and he looked really good during the spring game. He is a complete mismatch and is going to be a huge asset for his team this season coming up!

An explosive EDGE defender still flying under the radar, Ham is a Cobb County defender playing at an extremely high level right now as a sophomore. He brings a lengthy 6-foot-5 220-pound frame with the ability to beat opposing tackles with both speed and power. He’s a natural pass-rusher who can lived in the backfield so far this fall as he’s made 29 tackles, 10 TFLs and seven sacks through his first six games. His recruitment will take off soon, and it might pick up in January if he continues too have a really strong 2025 season. He’s currently ranked as the No. 4 EDGe defender in Georgia for the 2028 class.

One of the top young defenders in Cobb County, Ham is an active EDGE defender with impressive length, pursuit, and natural athleticism. A multi-sport standout who also shines on the basketball court, Ham more than held his own as a freshman last season on the gridiron where he made 25 tackles, three sacks and a pass deflection. His talent, size, and potential are easy to see and he has a chance to have a breakout sophomore season next fall. He’s currently ranked as the No. 2 EDGE defender and the No. 49 overall prospect in the state for the 2028 class.