Marquis Spruill
 Spruill with the Atlanta Falcons | |||
| No. 35 Free agent | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | May 14, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Newark, New Jersey | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 231 lb (105 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| College: | Syracuse | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 5 / Pick: 168 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| CFL status: | International | ||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Marquis Spruill (born May 14, 1991) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Syracuse.[2]
Collegiate Career
Marquis Spruill attended Syracuse University and played Division 1 football in the Big East and later in the ACC. Spruill recorded 243 tackles, including 41 for a loss (second most in program history), three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and four pass defenses. During his four-year college career, he was a 2011 All-BIG EAST Second Team selection and 2013 All-ACC Honorable mention.[3]
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons became interested in Spruill as they looked to add depth to the inside linebacker position. They traded their 2014 sixth and seventh round draft picks to the Minnesota Vikings, to move up and select him in the fifth round. Spruill injured his left knee (torn ACL) on August 6, 2014, ending his rookie season. He was placed on injured reserve and Atlanta Falcons Team Physician Dr. Spero Karas performed reconstructive knee surgery. The surgery was filmed and shown on HBO series Hard Knocks as the opening segment on the 3rd episode of the 2014 season.[4] On August 24, 2015, the Falcons released Spruill.[5]
Toronto Argonauts
On April 4, 2016, the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League announced they had signed Marquis Spruill.[6][7] Spruill was released on June 14, 2016.
References
- ↑ Thomas, Jeanna. "NFL Draft 2014: Falcons Trade Up, Select Marquis Spruill". The Falcoholic. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- ↑ "Marquis Spruill - 2012-13 Football". Syracuse University. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- ↑ "Marquis Spruill - 2012 Football". Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ http://backgrinder.com/2014/08/21/hard-knocks-atlanta-episode-3-different-kind-cut/
- ↑ Choate, Dave. "Falcons waive 2014 fifth round pick Marquis Spruill, sign WR John Harris". The Falcoholic. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ↑ "Argos sign two on defence". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ "Toronto Argonauts: Can Marquis Spruill Get His Career Back on Track?". Tip of the Tower. Retrieved 2016-04-04.