Marquel Lee

Last updated

Marquel Lee
No. 25 – Arlington Renegades
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-10-21) October 21, 1995 (age 28)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Westlake (Waldorf, Maryland)
College: Wake Forest (2013-2016)
NFL draft: 2017  / Round: 5 / Pick: 168
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:115
Pass deflections:3

Marquel Lee (born October 21, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Wake Forest, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Contents

Early years

Lee was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1995. His family moved to Waldorf, Maryland and he attended Westlake High School.

Professional career

Pre-draft

On December 14, 2016, it was announced that Lee had accepted his invitation to play in the 2017 East–West Shrine Game. [1] During practice for the East–West Shrine Game, Lee sustained a foot injury and was unable to participate. He was one of 29 collegiate linebackers to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, but only performed the bench press, vertical jump, and broad jump due to his pre-existing foot injury. Lee performed well, finishing second among all linebackers in the bench press, 12th in the broad jump, and 16th in the vertical. [2] On March 13, 2017, Lee attended Wake Forest's pro day and ran all of the combine drills he was unable to at the combine. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Lee was projected to be a fifth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the 13th best outside linebacker prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com. [3]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		240 lb
(109 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.78 s1.62 s2.71 s4.33 s7.28 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Wake Forest's Pro Day [4] [5]

Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders selected Lee in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. [6] [7] He was the 22nd linebacker selected in 2017. [8] He was the only Wake Forest player drafted since 2015.

On May 26, 2017, the Raiders signed Lee to a four-year, $2.65 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $253,963. [9]

Throughout training camp, Lee competed for the starting middle linebacker role against Ben Heeney, Cory James, and Tyrell Adams. [10] Head coach Jack Del Rio named him the starting middle linebacker to start the regular season. [11]

He made his professional regular season debut and his first career start in the Raiders' season-opener at the Tennessee Titans and recorded two solo tackles during their 26–16 victory. On October 8, 2017, Lee recorded a season-high six combined tackles in a 30–17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He unfortunately sustained a ankle injury during the game and was carted off the field to be examined in the locker room. [12] He missed the next three games and lost his starting role to newly acquired veteran NaVorro Bowman who the Raiders signed on October 16, 2017. [13] He finished his rookie season with 25 combined tackles (18 solo) in 13 games and six starts. [14] Head coach Jack Del Rio was fired after the Raiders finished 6-10.

On September 24, 2019, Lee was placed on injured reserve. [15] He was designated for return from injured reserve on November 11, 2019, and began practicing with the team again. [16] He was activated on December 2, 2019. [17] He was placed back on injured reserve on December 21, 2019. [18]

Lee was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020. [19] He was waived with a failed physical designation on August 3, 2020. [20]

Buffalo Bills (first stint)

Lee signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 31, 2021. [21] He was released on August 31, 2021. [22]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 1, 2021, Lee was signed to the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad. [23] He was promoted to the active roster on September 18, 2021. He was released on September 22, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on November 3. [24]

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

On March 18, 2022, the Bills signed Lee to a one-year contract. [25] He was released on August 16, 2022. [26]

Arlington Renegades

On January 22, 2024, Lee signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). [27]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lee Smith (American football)</span> American football player (born 1987)

Joseph Lere "Lee" Smith is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Marshall University, and was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. In late January 2022 he announced he would retire from the NFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bruce Irvin</span> American football player (born 1987)

Bruce Pernell Irvin Jr. is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round with the 15th overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft. Irvin won Super Bowl XLVIII over the Denver Broncos, and also played in Super Bowl XLIX where he became the first player ever to be ejected from a Super Bowl. He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Preston Brown (linebacker)</span> American football player (born 1992)

Michael Preston Brown is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Wilber</span> American football player and coach (born 1989)

Kyle Wilber is a former American football linebacker and coach who is the special teams quality control coach for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wake Forest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">T. J. Carrie</span> American football player (born 1990)

Travis J. Carrie is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio after playing for De La Salle High School where he was an all-state cornerback, and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Carrie has also played with the Cleveland Browns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie Ragland</span> American football player (born 1993)

Reggie Keith Ragland Jr. is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama, winning two national championships. He was then drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. In 2016, he missed his rookie season after being placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL. During the 2017 season, he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth round pick in the 2019 draft. On January 6, 2018, Ragland started his first career playoff game, registering nine tackles during the team's 22–21 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Two years later he won his first Super Bowl, recording two tackles when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Max Valles</span> American football player (born 1994)

Max Valles is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Virginia. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darron Lee</span> American football player (born 1994)

Darron Lee is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyrell Adams</span> American football player (born 1992)

Tyrell Adams is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at West Georgia. He was a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Sea Dragons and BC Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian Allen (cornerback)</span> American football player (born 1993)

Brian Allen is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Utah. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and has also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Saints.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nicholas Morrow</span> American football player (born 1995)

Nicholas Morrow is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Greenville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcell Ateman</span> American football player (born 1994)

Marcell Ligon Ateman is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breeland Speaks</span> American football player (born 1995)

Breeland Clyde Speaks is an American football defensive end for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ole Miss.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andre Smith (linebacker)</span> American football player (born 1997)

Andre Smith is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kenny Young (American football)</span> American football player (born 1995)

Kenneth Kim Young is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at UCLA, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also previously played for the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Austin Proehl</span> American football player (born 1995)

Austin Proehl is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina.

Niles Scott is an American football nose tackle for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Frostburg State.

Isaiah Coulter is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Rhode Island. He was drafted 171 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2020 NFL draft. He also had brief stints with the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals.

Tyrel Dodson is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marquez Stevenson</span> American football player (born 1998)

Marquez Stevenson is an American football wide receiver for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Houston.

References

  1. ↑ "Lee, Watson to play in 92nd East-West Shrine Game". wakeforestsports.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  2. ↑ "NFL Combine results 2017: Full numbers for linebackers". sbnation.com. March 6, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Marquel Lee, DS #13 OLB, Wake Forest". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Marquel Lee Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Marquel Lee, Wake Forest, OLB, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Oakland Raiders Select Marquel Lee In Fifth Round Of 2017 NFL Draft". Raiders.com. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ "NFL Draft: Raiders get their linebacker in Wake Forest's Marquel Lee". April 29, 2017.
  8. ↑ "2017 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Spotrac.com: Marquel Lee contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  10. ↑ Doug Williams (June 13, 2017). "Marquel Lee Working to Become Raiders' Middle Man". nbcbayarea.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  11. ↑ Levi Damien (September 5, 2017). "Raiders release week 1 depth chart". silverandblackpride.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  12. ↑ Levi Damien (October 17, 2017). "Raiders-Chiefs injury report: Marquel Lee returns, Marshall Newhouse still missing". silverandblackpride.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  13. ↑ Paul Gutierrez (October 23, 2017). "'Hunting dog' NaVorro Bowman sparking Raiders' defense". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  14. ↑ "NFL Player stats: Marquel Lee (2017)". NFL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Raiders sign Allen; place Lee on IR". Raiders.com. September 24, 2019.
  16. ↑ Damien, Levi (November 11, 2019). "Marquel Lee returns to practice for Raiders, starting clock on return from injured reserve". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Raiders activate linebacker Marquel Lee". Raiders.com. December 2, 2019.
  18. ↑ "Raiders promote Lester Cotton Sr; place Marquel Lee on IR". Raiders.com. December 21, 2019.
  19. ↑ "Raiders announce PUP and NFI list". Raiders.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  20. ↑ "Raiders announce transactions - 08.03.20". Raiders.com. August 3, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  21. ↑ Glab, Maddy (March 31, 2021). "Bills sign linebacker Marquel Lee". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  22. ↑ "Bills release 23 players to set the initial 2021 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com. August 31, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. September 1, 2021.
  24. ↑ "Raiders sign LB Marquel Lee to active roster, add QB Nathan Peterman to practice squad". Raiders.com. November 3, 2021. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  25. ↑ Glab, Maddie (March 18, 2022). "Bills re-sign linebacker Marquel Lee". Buffalo Bills. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Two players released by the Bills". BuffaloBills.com. August 16, 2022.
  27. ↑ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.