Jon Merrill was drafted No. 223 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Duke. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #223
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
The pick
How Jon Merrill came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
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Duke
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1996 classAround pick 223
Who came off the board on either side of Jon Merrill.
Kentucky
Arizona
Florida
Duke in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Duke
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jon Merrill in the 1996 NFL Draft
Jon Merrill is a Guard out of Duke selected No. 223 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Duke has produced 32 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jon Merrill drafted?
Jon Merrill was selected No. 223 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jon-merrill.
What college did Jon Merrill play for?
Jon Merrill played college football at Duke in the ACC. See every Duke draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/duke-blue-devils.
How did Jon Merrill's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jon-merrill.