Peyton Mercer, Tight End (#44):
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Height: 6-4
Weight: 222 pounds
Hometown: Twin City, Georgia
High School: Emanuel County Institute
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Peyton Mercer walked on to the team in 2018 and took a redshirt. He played in three out of twelve games last season.
Mercer has been a special teams standout on the scout team, especially during the 2018 season. Mercer additionally participated in the 2019 spring game, where he recorded three catches for 12 yards.
Mercer played both linebacker and tight end for Emanuel County Institute in high school. Mercer has an impressive academic record and plans to major in forestry.
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— Peyton Mercer (@PeytonMercer_9) November 27, 2018
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