My top picks for this season based on confessionals and activity:
Courtney-
#Queen#slay This "newbie" is bringing a lot to the table activeness wise and strategically. She not only has found a solid place sitting on her throne at Alotau but continues to help contribute to her tribe. If Courtney doesn't make merge I will be shocked.
Philip- he's a nice guy and I see him as a favorite. He doesn't have a lot of enemies and is smart enough to not be at the center of attention. Plus he has the idol. He's pretty much the Malcolm of this season haha.
Timothy- I have a good solid feeling Timothy will either make merge or come very close to it. He's got something in him that wants to come out but he just needs to let it take over.