Merrill going to Hula Bowl
Arkansas State defensive lineman Forrest Merrill has accepted an invitation to the 2021 Hula Bowl, the postseason all-star game announced Friday.
The redshirt senior finished as ASU's fourth-leading tackler this season with 42, and added two sacks, a forced fumble and a pair of fumble recoveries.
The Hula Bowl, set to be played Jan. 31, at Honolulu's Aloha Stadium, will give Merrill, who projects as an undrafted free agent, the opportunity to showcase his skills in front of NFL scouts and other pro football personnel.
A total of 36 participants from last year's Hula Bowl went on to be selected in the NFL Draft or signed free-agent contracts.