Davontae Merriweather
Davontae Merriweather is an American professional indoor football defensive back for the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. He played college football at Saddleback College before transferring to West Texas A&M.
College career
On January 8, 2014, Merriweather committed to San Diego State, but never enrolled, sitting out during the 2014 season.
Professional career
Merriweather signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League for the 2018 season. He made his debut on February 25, 2018, against the Sioux Falls Storm, where he collected four tackles in the 33–39 loss. On June 16, against the Nebraska Danger, Merriweather intercepted his first two career passes in the 59–23 win. The Rattlers season came to an end when Sioux Falls beat them 68–69 in overtime of the IFL Semifinals.
On December 21, 2020, the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League signed Merriweather. On July 27, 2021, Merriweather was released.
Arizona Rattlers (II)
2021 season
On August 3, 2021, the Rattlers re-signed Merriweather for the remainder of the 2021 season.
On November 4, 2021, the Rattlers re-signed Merriweather for the 2022 season.
2023 season
On October 11, 2022, Merriweather re-signed with the Rattlers for the 2023 season.
2025 season
On February 1, 2025, Merriweather re-signed with the Rattlers for the 2025 season.