Marquiss Spencer

American football player (born 1997)

American football player
Marquiss Spencer
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 26)
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Greenwood
College:Mississippi State (2016–2020)
Position:Defensive end
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 253
Career history
  • Denver Broncos (2021)
  • New York Jets (2022–2024)*
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:1
Player stats at PFR

Marquiss A'kil James Spencer (born July 16, 1997)[1] is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 253rd overall, in the 2021 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 m) 		301 lb
(137 kg) 		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.85 s 1.76 s 2.78 s 4.51 s 7.28 s 31.5 in
(0.80 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3][4]

Denver Broncos

Spencer was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 253rd overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[6] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] On January 2, 2022, Spencer made his NFL debut in the team's week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, collecting a tackle in the 34–13 loss.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 11, 2022.[10]

Spencer was waived on August 22, 2022.[11]

New York Jets

On November 22, 2022, Spencer was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[13]

On August 29, 2023, Spencer was waived by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[16] He was waived on May 13.

References

  1. ^ "Marquiss Spencer – Football". Mississippi State Bulldogs Athletics. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "Marquiss Spencer Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Marquiss Spencer College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Marquiss Spencer 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Payne, Scotty (May 1, 2021). "2021 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select Mississippi State DE Marquiss Spencer with their 253rd overall selection in the seventh round". Mile High Report. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  7. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2021). "Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  8. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos sign 14 players to their practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "Marquiss Spencer 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  10. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 11, 2022). "Broncos sign DE Marquiss Spencer to future contract". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  11. ^ Swanson, Ben (August 22, 2022). "Broncos designate DE Marquiss Spencer as waived/injured". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  12. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 22, 2022). "Jets Sign DL Marquiss Spencer to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  13. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 9, 2023). "Jets Sign Seven Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  14. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  15. ^ Lange, Randy (August 30, 2023). "Jets Add 10 Players from Their Preseason Roster to the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  16. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2024). "Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com.

External links

  • New York Jets bio
  • Mississippi State Bulldogs bio
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