Steven Mercado, DL, Western Illinois NFL Draft Blast

SENIOR (2016): Played in all 11 games and started the final 10... 21 total tackles (12 solos)... forced a fumble and intercepted a pass... recorded three assisted tackles, including one for a loss, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble in his Leatherneck debut at Eastern Illinois... assisted tackle against Northern Arizona... caught a deflected pass for his first WIU interception during the win at Northern Illinois. Made two tackles and broke up a pass... solo tackle at South Dakota State... season-high six tackles against Indiana State, including four solo stops and one for a loss... assisted tackle at Missouri State... two solo tackles against North Dakota State and nearly came away with another interception... two solo tackles and a quarterback hurry versus Illinois State... recorded a 4-yard sack against UNI... solo tackle at Southern Illinois.