Marquiss Spencer

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Marquiss Spencer
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 27)
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: Greenwood
College: Mississippi State (2016–2020)
Position: Defensive end
NFL draft: 2021  / round: 7 / pick: 253
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marquiss A'kil James Spencer (born July 16, 1997) [1] is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Mississippi State and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 253rd overall, in the 2021 NFL draft.

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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 Bench press
6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 m)		301 lb
(137 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.85 s1.76 s2.78 s4.51 s7.28 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day [2] [3] [4]

Denver Broncos

Spencer was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 253rd overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. [5] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. [6] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [7] [8] On January 2, 2022, Spencer made his NFL debut in the team's week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, collecting a tackle in the 34–13 loss. [9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 11, 2022. [10]

Spencer was waived on August 22, 2022. [11]

New York Jets

On November 22, 2022, Spencer was signed to the New York Jets practice squad. [12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. [13]

On August 29, 2023, Spencer was waived by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad. [14] [15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [16] He was waived on May 13.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 10, 2024, Spencer signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers following a season-ending injury to Breiden Fehoko. [17] He was waived on August 26. [18]

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References

  1. ↑ "Marquiss Spencer – Football". Mississippi State Bulldogs Athletics. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Marquiss Spencer Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Marquiss Spencer College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Marquiss Spencer 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. ↑ Payne, Scotty (May 1, 2021). "2021 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select Mississippi State DE Marquiss Spencer with their 253rd overall selection in the seventh round". Mile High Report. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2021). "Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos sign 14 players to their practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Marquiss Spencer 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  10. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (January 11, 2022). "Broncos sign DE Marquiss Spencer to future contract". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ Swanson, Ben (August 22, 2022). "Broncos designate DE Marquiss Spencer as waived/injured". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  12. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (November 22, 2022). "Jets Sign DL Marquiss Spencer to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  13. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (January 9, 2023). "Jets Sign Seven Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  14. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  15. ↑ Lange, Randy (August 30, 2023). "Jets Add 10 Players from Their Preseason Roster to the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  16. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2024). "Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com.
  17. ↑ Bickley, Ryland (August 11, 2024). "Steelers place DL Breiden Fehoko on IR, make flurry of roster moves". MSN. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  18. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 26, 2024). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com.


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