Leonzay Merzius is a defensive back for Western Kentucky, standing 5'9" and weighing 171 pounds. The true freshman from Pompano Beach, Florida, attended Chaminade-Madonna High School, where he earned three-star ratings from major recruiting services. During his senior season in 2025, Merzius recorded 19 tackles, one sack, two interceptions (23 return yards), eight passes defended, one tackle for loss, and a forced fumble across 10 games. As a junior, he posted 36 total tackles, one interception (55 return yards), 17 passes defended, two tackles for loss, and two fumble recoveries totaling 77 return yards, adding two touchdowns.

Western Kentucky2026 — present