Jason Marshall Jr.

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Jason Marshall Jr.
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Marshall in 2023
Florida GatorsNo. 3
Position Cornerback
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-06) September 6, 2002 (age 21)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
College
High school Miami Palmetto (Pinecrest, Florida)

Jason Marshall Jr. (born September 6, 2002) is an American football cornerback for the Florida Gators.

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Early years

Marshall was born on September 6, 2002, in Miami, Florida. [1] attended Miami Palmetto High School in Pinecrest, Florida, where he played both offense and defense but was primarily recruited as a corner. [2] As a senior he helped Palmetto reach the semi-finals of the state playoffs. [3] Following his senior season he was invited to the Under Armour All-American Bowl. [2] A five-star prospect ranked the nations #3 cornerback recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Florida. [4] [5] [6]

College career

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Marshall defending against LSU Tigers player Malik Nabers in 2023

As a freshman in 2021, Marshall would start five games, allowing a completion percentage of 36.8%, the second lowest of any corner in the country. [7] As a sophomore he started all 13 games for the Gators, recording eight pass breakups, 29 tackles and an interception. [8]

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