Marcell Dareus

American football defensive tackle

Marcell Dareus - American football defensive tackle
Born

March 13th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Alabama, contributing to the team's national championship victory in 2009. Drafted third overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft. Achieved multiple Pro Bowl selections during career. Played for the Bills from 2011 to 2016 and later joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. Won Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots in 2019.

Three-time Pro Bowl selection

Contributed to Alabama's national championship

Championship with the New England Patriots

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