2006: Transferred to Wayne State in January 2006.

2005: Attended Michigan Tech but did not play in any games.

2004: Played in 10 games for Michigan Tech as a reserve defensive back and on special teams ... recorded 12 tackles (8-4) and blocked a punt against Grand Valley on Nov. 6 ... made a career-high five tackles versus Wayne State.

2003: Redshirted at Michigan Tech.

High School: A 2003 graduate of Renaissance ... recorded 41 tackles and had five interceptions as a senior cornerback for coach William Hill ... had 13 receptions for 301 yards and five touchdowns in 2002 ... served as a team captain both his junior and senior seasons ... also participated in track.

Personal: Full name--Terrence Merritt ... born March 3, 1985, in Detroit ... son of Kenneth and Glenda Merritt ... is a mechanical engineering major.