Ron Merkerson was drafted No. 145 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1998
The pick
How Ron Merkerson came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Colorado College
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 1998 classAround pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Merkerson.
Michigan State
Iowa
Oregon
Jackson State
Colorado College in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Colorado College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Colorado College · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#181
Greg Biekert
LB · LV · 1993
Colorado College
#57
Ted Johnson
LB · NE · 1995
Colorado College
#64
Sam Rogers
LB · BUF · 1994
Colorado College
#100
Hannibal Navies
LB · CAR · 1999
Colorado College
#218
Brad Jones
LB · GB · 2009
Colorado College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Merkerson in the 1998 NFL Draft
Ron Merkerson is a Linebacker out of Colorado College selected No. 145 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Colorado College has produced 132 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Ron Merkerson drafted?
Ron Merkerson was selected No. 145 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/ron-merkerson.
What college did Ron Merkerson play for?
Ron Merkerson played college football at Colorado College. See every Colorado College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-college-tigers.
How did Ron Merkerson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/ron-merkerson.