Nicholas Mercado, Wilton

Nicholas Mercado

Class: 2027
Position: EDGE/TE
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220
School: Wilton

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How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Quick off the ball, constantly I was first to get out of my stance and ready to attack.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

I mind my own business off the field but when it comes to football I would do anything for my teammates, coaches and to win.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

Self defense club

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I’ve done countless hours of community service whether it be help run football camps,coach youth wrestling or helping set up community spots around town. I’ve developed learning to be more part of a team, last year I was on freshman where it was really individual but now as a starter on varsity as a sophomore I learned that you have to work together to reach your goal, if one person messes up the

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

My coaches put me at D tackle for most of the season before switching me to EDGE and I was severely undersized so I had to learn how to use my speed off the ball rather then pure size to get passed them.

What type of college are you looking for?

Any division, college football is college football. I also want one closer to home, a big thing for me is family so I want to be able to see them for the weekends, I want a good balance of academics and sports, and I want a team that is heavy on culture.