Position: Linebacker College: Louisville School University of Louisville Height 1.91 m | Weight: 251 lb (114 kg) Date drafted 2014 Name Marcus II | |
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Date of birth: (1992-03-31) March 31, 1992 (age 23) Role American football linebacker Current team Philadelphia Eagles (#90 / Linebacker) Similar People Brandon Graham, Walter Thurmond, Jordan Matthews, Chip Kelly, Cody Parkey Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Columbus, Georgia High school: Columbus (GA) Hardaway Parents Elba Wilson, Marcus Smith | ||
#Eagles rookie OLB Marcus Smith II talks about the legend of pass rusher Kevin Greene, who stopped
Marcus Smith II (born March 31, 1992) is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and played his college football at Louisville.
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- Eagles rookie OLB Marcus Smith II talks about the legend of pass rusher Kevin Greene who stopped
- High school
- College career
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Seattle Seahawks
- References
High school
Smith attended Hardaway High School in Columbus, Georgia. He played quarterback for Hardaway, passing for more than 1,800 yards and 14 touchdowns, while adding 227 yards rushing and four touchdowns. As a senior, he was selected to the 2009 AAAA All-Region Second Team.
He was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com.
College career
Smith attended the University of Louisville from 2010 to 2013.
As a senior in 2013, he recorded 42 tackles, including 18.5 for loss, and 14.5 sacks, which was second nationally. He was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press. He was also a first-team All-AAC and was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year.
Philadelphia Eagles
Smith was selected 26th overall, by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
In the 2014 season, Smith was on the field for eight of the team's 16 games. On May 1, 2017, the Eagles declined to exercise the fifth-year option on Smith's contract.
On July 26, 2017, Smith was waived by the Eagles.
Seattle Seahawks
On July 28, 2017, Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks.