Jim Merlo
No. 57
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1951-10-03) October 3, 1951 (age 74)
Sanger, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
CollegeStanford
NFL draft1973: 4th round, 86th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks6.0
Fumble recoveries11
Interceptions8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Louis Merlo (born October 3, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal.

References

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  1. ^ Masumoto, Dave (May 26, 1977). "Jim Merlo reflects on his career". Sanger Herald. pp. D2. Retrieved July 17, 2025.