Born: October 1, 1994 – Alpharetta, Georgia
2021: Years as a Lion: 1st Years in CFL: 3rd Status: American
Career Games: 34 Playoffs: 4 Grey Cup: 1
Acquired:
Marcus was signed as a free agent by the Lions in January of 2021
Highlights:
2020: Was released from his contract with the Bombers to pursue NFL opportunities and signed with the Minnesota Vikings in January. Spent most of 2020 on the practice roster.
2018- 2019: Following his release from the Rams, Marcus signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and would suit up in 34 games over two seasons while registering 136 defensive tackles, six interceptions- two of those returned for touchdowns-, five forced fumbles and two sacks. He was named a CFL West Division All-Star in 2019 and capped off that year by recording a team-high six defensive tackles in the Bombers’ victory over Hamilton in the 107th Grey Cup.
2017: Signed with the Buffalo Bills as a non-drafted free agent before his release in September. Spent the final part of that year on the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.
College:
2013-2016: Started in 46 games for the University of West Georgia and set a school record for most career blocked kicks with 13. Also recorded 123 total tackles, 12 interceptions and 24 pass breakups.
YEAR | TEAM | GP | DT | ST | SACKS | INT | TD | FF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018
|
WPG | 16 | 72 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
2019
|
WPG | 18 | 64 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Total
|
34 | 136 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
DATE | WEEK | OPP | DT | ST | SACKS | INT | TD | FF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06-15
|
1 | BC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
06-27
|
3 | EDM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
07-05
|
4 | OTT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
07-12
|
5 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
07-19
|
6 | OTT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
07-26
|
7 | HAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
08-01
|
8 | TOR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
08-08
|
9 | CGY | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
08-15
|
10 | BC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
08-23
|
11 | EDM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-01
|
12 | SSK | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-07
|
13 | SSK | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-21
|
15 | MTL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-27
|
16 | HAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10-05
|
17 | SSK | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10-12
|
18 | MTL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
10-19
|
19 | CGY | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
10-25
|
20 | CGY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11-10
|
22 | CGY | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11-17
|
23 | SSK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
11-24
|
24 | HAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total
|
75 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |