//January 12, 2009
//For Immediate Release

Chris Mercer commits to Rams for 2009 season

REGINA, Sask. - The University of Regina's football team announced Monday that offensive lineman Chris Mercer has committed to the Rams for the 2009 season.

Mercer, a 6'7", 295 lb. tackle, spent the last three seasons with the Saskatoon Hilltops of the Prairie Football Conference. Mercer's Hilltops won the Canadian Bowl in 2007 and were league champions in both 2007 and 2008.

Last season, Mercer was named a Canadian Junior Football League All-Canadian, the PFC's Outstanding Offensive Lineman, and a PFC All-Star. He was a member of the PFC's All-Rookie Team in 2006.

"He's going to be a good one," Rams offensive coordinator Bernie Schmidt said. "He's a big, strong guy and we fully expect him to challenge for (graduated left tackle Ryan) Ackerman's position."

Prior to Mercer's two seasons with the Hilltops, he was a two-way standout for E.D. Feehan Catholic High School, where he played both defensive end and offensive line.

Mercer, the first member of the Rams' 2009 recruiting class, will have four seasons of CIS eligibility remaining.

2009 University of Regina Rams Recruiting Class
OL Chris Mercer (6-7/295, 2nd) - Saskatoon Hilltops (PFC)
 

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