Marquez Stevenson

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Marquez Stevenson
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Stevenson with the San Antonio Brahmas in 2024
No. 5 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-26) March 26, 1998 (age 26)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Northwood
(Shreveport, Louisiana)
College: Houston (2016–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 6 / Pick: 203
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Return yards:297
Player stats at PFR

Marquez Stevenson (born March 26, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Houston.

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Early years

Stevenson attended Northwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. [1] He committed to the University of Houston to play college football. [2] [3]

College career

As a true freshman at Houston in 2016, Stevenson played in two games and did not record a reception but did have 36 receiving yards off a hook-and-ladder play. He missed the 2017 season, due to a torn ACL. [4] [5] He returned from the injury in 2018 to lead the team with 75 receptions for 1,019 yards and nine touchdowns. Stevenson again led the team with 52 receptions for 907 yards and nine touchdowns his junior year in 2019. [6] He returned to Houston for his senior season in 2020, rather than enter the 2020 NFL Draft. [7] [8] At the conclusion of his senior season, he participated in the 2021 Senior Bowl. [9]

Statistics

Houston Cougars
YearReceiving
GPRecYdsAvgTD
2016 20360.00
2018 13751,01913.69
2019 125290717.49
2020 52030715.44
Career [10] 321472,26915.422

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10+1⁄8 in
(1.78 m)		180 lb
(82 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		4.48 s1.60 s2.63 s4.21 s6.86 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from Pro Day [11] [12]

Buffalo Bills

Stevenson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. [13] [14] On May 13, 2021, Stevenson signed his four-year rookie contract with Buffalo. [15] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021. He was activated on November 25. [16]

On August 31, 2022, Stevenson was placed on injured reserve. [17] He was released on December 6, 2022 but was re-signed to the practice squad three days later. [18] [19] On December 13, Stevenson was released from the practice squad. [20]

Cleveland Browns

On December 14, 2022, the Cleveland Browns signed Stevenson to their practice squad. [21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. [22] On May 9, 2023, Stevenson was waived by the Browns. [23]

Carolina Panthers

On May 16, 2023, Stevenson signed with the Carolina Panthers. [24] He was waived on July 26, 2023. [25] He reverted to the team’s reserve/physically unable to perform list on July 27, 2023. [26] He was released on September 1, 2023. [27]

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 19, 2024, Stevenson signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). [28]

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References

  1. ↑ Watson, Jimmy. "Northwood's Marquez Stevenson has elite speed". The Times.
  2. ↑ Thompson, Luke. "Northwood's Marquez Stevenson signs with Houston". The Times.
  3. ↑ Roser, Jerit. "Northwood-Shreveport WR Marquez Stevenson announces commitment to Houston". NOLA.com.
  4. ↑ "Cougars need speedy receiver Marquez Stevenson injury-free". HoustonChronicle.com. August 20, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Finally healthy, receiver Marquez Stevenson big-play threat for Houston". HoustonChronicle.com. October 2, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Football 2020: UH's Marquez Stevenson in running for big season". HoustonChronicle.com. August 28, 2020.
  7. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (December 18, 2019). "UH's Marquez Stevenson to return for senior season". Chron.
  8. ↑ "'All on me,' says UH receiver Marquez Stevenson". HoustonChronicle.com. October 27, 2020.
  9. ↑ "UH's Marquez Stevenson struts his speed at Senior Bowl". HoustonChronicle.com. January 27, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Marquez Stevenson College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Marquez Stevenson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  12. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Marquez Stevenson, Houston NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  13. ↑ Skurski, Jay (May 14, 2021). "Marquez Stevenson banking on his game speed in race for spot on Bills' 53-man roster". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  14. ↑ Buffalo Bills Media (May 1, 2021). "Bills select Marquez Stevenson with the No. 203 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft". buffalobills.com.
  15. ↑ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21".
  16. ↑ "Bills activate wide receiver Marquez Stevenson; Ankou and Bryant elevated for Bills-Saints game". BuffaloBills.com. November 25, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Bills sign punter Sam Martin". BuffaloBills.com. August 31, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Bills cut Marquez Stevenson". December 6, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Bills end up getting Marquez Stevenson back". December 10, 2022.
  20. ↑ @BuffaloBillsPR (December 13, 2022). "Bills roster moves: -Signed DT Brandin Bryant to the 53-man roster -Signed WR Cole Beasley to the practice squad -Released DT C.J. Brewer -Released WR Marquez Stevenson from the practice squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ "Browns sign LB Jermaine Carter Jr. to active roster, add 2 players to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 14, 2022.
  22. ↑ "Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Browns waive 2 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  24. ↑ Gantt, Darin (May 16, 2023). "Panthers add to roster after rookie minicamp". Panthers.com.
  25. ↑ Gantt, Darin (July 26, 2023). "Panthers add receiver Javon Wims". Panthers.com.
  26. ↑ https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/panthers-marquez-stevenson-reverts-to-pup/amp/
  27. ↑ https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/marquez-stevenson-let-go-by-carolina/amp/
  28. ↑ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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