Mercer will be much improved over last year. They loose a couple of key seniors but will have some underclassmen step up to fill those voids. Defense will miss Chris Goodman but will have sophomore corner Dee Smith to step in his spot and make some plays. Expect Senior Malik Ford to have a huge year at D tackle as he has spent a lot of time in the gym filling out that 6'4" frame. They will be quicker and more athletic on that side of the ball. Drew Davis, starting QB last year until an injury sidelined him will be back and 100% healthy. He will have a couple of talented and fast receivers to throw the ball to, Lane Peavler and Chase Moore. Moore will be a junior and returning starter that could have a huge season at 6'2" and elite speed.
Weakness will be on the O line as they need to replace seniors Tommy Craig and C Brown. I would expect them to be back in the regional finals against Catholic.