Kevin Marquez NFL Draft

2016 (Redshirt Senior): Played in 11 games … a contributor on special teams … picked up 18 tackles on the season … honored on Senior Night prior to game versus No. 9 Penn State (11/19) … made a tackle at Michigan State (11/12) … played extensively at middle linebacker at Minnesota (10/22) and made nine stops … saw action at linebacker at No. 2 Ohio State (10/1) and recorded four tackles … assisted on a stop versus New Mexico (9/17) … made three tackles in the win over Howard (9/10) … appeared in the season opener at No. 14 Washington (9/3).

2015 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in all 12 games on special teams … recorded a special teams tackle at No. 16 Michigan (11/7) … picked up a tackle versus Kansas (9/26) … had a stop against Norfolk State (9/5) … transitioned to linebacker during summer camp.

2014 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in 12 games on special teams … totaled seven tackles, all on kickoff coverage … ran down for stops in wins over North Carolina (12/26) and Maryland (11/29) … logged three special team tackles against Indiana (11/15) … made one tackle in the game against Penn State (9/13) … made season debut at Washington State (8/28).

2013 (Redshirt Freshman): Played all 13 games on special teams, finishing with seven tackles … had two tackles at UConn (11/30) and versus USF (12/7) … made a stop in collegiate debut at Fresno State (8/29).

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted.

Prior to Rutgers: Spent one year at Fork Union Military Academy following high school … played wide receiver and linebacker in high school at Egg Harbor Township … named first team South Jersey at receiver and first team Atlantic Cape at linebacker following his senior season … grabbed 45 passes for 650 yards on offense and collected 94 tackles, eight sacks and two interceptions on defense as a senior … played four years of varsity basketball.

Personal: A criminal justice major.

Marquez possesses good athletic ability and versatility. He is a true competitor with leadership qualities. His final year in high school he played wide receiver and led the county in receiving yards while also playing linebacker and serving as the team’s punter.

He carried that versatility when arriving at Rutgers where he was brought in to play defensive end. His next two years he played fullback behind Michael Burton (Detroit Lions) before making another move this time to linebacker.

Marquez possesses soft hands and shows some agility at fullback. He is a tough competitor with great intensity and passion for the game. Quick learner and unselfish demeanor to put the team first. Smart and can line up at multiple positions, Marquez would appear to excel on special teams.

With a personality to ignite others to win he should benefit from time spent in camp where he can show his ability and team oriented pursuit to perfection.