James Louis Merlo (born October 3, 1951) was an American football linebacker who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford University.

Jim Merlo
No. 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1951-10-03) October 3, 1951 (age 73)
Sanger, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College:Stanford
NFL draft:1973 / round: 4 / pick: 86
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:6.0
Fumble recoveries:11
Interceptions:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference