Keelan Marion

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Keelan Marion
BYU Cougars–No. 17
Position Wide receiver
Class
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Redshirt
Junior
Major Geography
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College
  • UConn (2021–2022)
  • BYU (2023–present)
High school Grayson High School
Career highlights and awards

Keelan Marion is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the BYU Cougars. He previously played for the UConn Huskies.

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Early life and high school

Marion attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the UConn Huskies. [1] [2]

College career

UConn

As a freshman in 2021, Marion started all 12 games for the Huskies and totaled 28 receptions for 474 yards and five touchdowns. [3] In 2022, he appeared in just five games after suffering a broken collarbone, finishing the year with four receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown. [4] After the season, Marion entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [5]

BYU

Marion transferred to play for the BYU Cougars. [6] In his first season with the Cougars in 2023, he notched 20 receptions for 216 yards, while also adding three rushing touchdowns and 19 kick returns for 393 yards. [7] In week 3 of the 2024 season, Marion returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a win over Wyoming. [8] In week 11, he returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown versus in-state rivals Utah. [9] For his performance on the season, Marion was named second-team all-Big 12 Conference and first-team all-American. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Anthony, Mike. "UConn football's Keelan Marion back from injury, ready for Myrtle Beach Bowl: 'Journey means a lot'". CT Insider. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ O'Leary, Richard. "2020 Prep WR Keelan Marion talks UConn offer, upcoming visit". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ Harper, Mitch. "BYU Football Adds WR Keelan Marion From Transfer Portal". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ Aldam, Will. "UConn's Keelan Marion enters transfer portal as Huskies lose second wide receiver in two days". CT Insider. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  5. ↑ Arruda, Jose. "UConn wide receiver Keelan Marion enters transfer portal". Hartford Courant. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ McDonald, Ryan. "BYU football gets commitment from UConn transfer WR Keelan Marion". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ McCann, Dave. "Keelan Marion undeterred by BYU's 'outside' expectations. Here's why". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ McCann, Dave. "Keelan Marion's noise quiets the armchair kick returners". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ Tripp, Tanner. "Keelan Marion Takes Kickoff To The House To Give BYU The Lead Over Utah". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  10. ↑ Tripp, Tanner. "BYU Football KR Keelan Marion Earns All-American Recognition". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
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