Marcelis Branch

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Marcelis Branch
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-19) January 19, 1994 (age 30)
Homestead, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami Southridge
(Miami, Florida)
College: Robert Morris
Position: Safety
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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Marcelis Branch (born January 19, 1994) is an American former professional football safety. He played college football at Robert Morris University.

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Branch signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. [1] He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, 2017, but was signed to the practice squad the next day. [2] [3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 15, 2018. [4]

On September 1, 2018, Branch was waived by the Falcons. [5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 16, 2019, Branch signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [6] He was waived on August 31, 2019. [7]

Tampa Bay Vipers

Branch was drafted in the 5th round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Vipers. [8] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [9] Branch was selected by the Alphas of The Spring League during its player selection draft on October 12, 2020. [10]

Calgary Stampeders

Branch signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on February 1, 2021. [11]

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