Marvin Booker

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Marvin Booker
Personal information
Born: (1990-03-16) March 16, 1990 (age 33)
Piscataway, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Piscataway (NJ)
College: Rutgers
Position: Defensive end
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
Roster status:Active
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Marvin Booker (born March 16, 1990) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. Booker played college football at Rutgers.

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Early years

Booker grew up in Piscataway, New Jersey and played under coach Dan Higgins Jr. at Piscataway Township High School, where he graduated in 2008 and would play alongside Dwayne Gratz, J.D. Griggs, Anthony Davis as well as many other future NFL talents. [1] A three-year letter-man, Booker would go on to lead the Chiefs to an 11–1 record, ultimately losing in the North Jersey Section 2 Group IV Final against rival Hunterdon Central. Making the transition from DE to LB in his last year at Piscataway High School, Booker tallied 128 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 6 sacks. During his senior season, Booker signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to attend nearby Rutgers University to join former PHS teammate Anthony Davis under coach Greg Schiano.

College career

Booker played college football at Rutgers. As a true freshman Booker contributed on special teams for 11 out of 13 games. Booker suffered multiple injuries in his college career but found ways to be a solid contributor throughout his college career. During Booker's pro day he weighed in at 6'2/244 and recorded a 4.69 40 yrd-dash, 10' 5" Broad Jump, 34" Vertical, 36 reps of 225lbs, and a 4.19 Short Shuttle.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 5, 2013, Booker was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [2] On August 8, 2013, Booker was waived/injured by the Buccaneers. [3] On August 9, 2013, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Buccaneers' injured reserve list.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Booker signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on September 4, 2014. [4]

Bloomington Edge

On April 30, 2017, Booker signed with the Bloomington Edge of Champions Indoor Football.

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References

  1. Stanmyre, Matthew. "Piscataway High School a prolific pipeline for Division 1 football programs", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, July 6, 2009, updated February 17, 2010. Accessed September 26, 2018. "Rutgers' Marvin Booker, left, and Nassau's Steven Miller, right, both recent Piscataway graduates, return for a skills day with the high school's football team.... LB Marvin Booker, Rutgers, 2008"
  2. "WR Denton, LB Booker Added as Bucs Return to Practice". Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
  3. "Lewis Waived Among Thursday Roster Maneuvers". Buccaneers.com. August 8, 2013. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  4. "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on July 30, 2015. Retrieved November 20, 2014.