Born: October 1, 1994 – Alpharetta, Georgia
2023: Years as a Lion: 3rd Years in CFL: 5th Status: American
Career Games: 65Â Â Playoffs: 6Â Â Grey Cup: 1
Acquired:
Marcus was signed as a free agent by the Lions in January 2021.
Highlights:
2022: Marcus had his best season as a pro, earning both CFL and Western Division All-Star selections after recording 68 defensive tackles and a career-high 14 interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown against Winnipeg on October 15, in 18 regular season games. Suited up in both playoff games while recording four defensive tackles.
2021: Marcus enjoyed a productive first season in orange, recording 52 defensive tackles, a pair of interceptions and a forced fumble in 13 contests. Suited up at both halfback and SAM linebacker.
2020:Â 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:Â 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.
Kudos:
CFL and West Division All-Star: 2022
West Division All-Star: 2018
College:
2013-2016:Â 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 |
2021
|
BC | 13 | 52 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
2022
|
BC | 18 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Total
|
65 | 256 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 6 |
DATE | WEEK | OPP | DT | ST | SACKS | INT | TD | FF |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06-11
|
1 | EDM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
06-25
|
3 | TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
06-30
|
4 | OTT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
07-09
|
5 | WPG | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
07-21
|
7 | HAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
07-29
|
8 | SSK | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
08-06
|
9 | EDM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
08-13
|
10 | CGY | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
08-19
|
11 | SSK | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
08-26
|
12 | SSK | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-09
|
14 | MTL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-17
|
15 | CGY | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-24
|
16 | CGY | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
09-30
|
17 | OTT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10-08
|
18 | TOR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10-15
|
19 | WPG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
10-21
|
20 | EDM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
10-28
|
21 | WPG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11-06
|
22 | CGY | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11-13
|
23 | WPG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total
|
72 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |