Marcus Mariota
American football quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner
Born
October 30th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Oregon, earning the Heisman Trophy in 2014 as the first player from the school to receive this award. Selected second overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Played for the Titans from 2015 to 2019, setting several franchise records, including becoming the first quarterback in franchise history to throw for over 3,000 yards in multiple seasons. Played for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020 and the Atlanta Falcons in 2021, contributing as a backup quarterback and in various game situations.
Winning the Heisman Trophy in 2014
Being drafted second overall by the Titans in 2015
Throwing for over 3,000 yards in multiple seasons
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