Marquise Hill

American football player and defensive end

Marquise Hill - American football player and defensive end
Born

August 7th, 1982
42 years ago

Died

2007
18 years ago — 25 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots. Drafted in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team's Super Bowl XXXIX victory in 2005. Played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU), where earned All-SEC honors. Tragically passed away in 2007.

Drafted by the New England Patriots

Contributed to Super Bowl XXXIX victory

Earned All-SEC honors at LSU

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