Marquez White

Marquez White
Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1994-10-29) October 29, 1994
Dothan, Alabama
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: Northview (Dothan, Alabama)
College: Florida State
NFL Draft: 2017 / Round: 6 / Pick: 216
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Marquez White (born October 29, 1994) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football and basketball at Florida State University.

Early years

White attended Northview High School in Dothan, Alabama, where he was a two-way player. As a senior, he posted 39 tackles, 3 interceptions, 9 passes defensed, one forced a fumble, one fumble recovery and scored four touchdowns via receptions and returns. He also had a 98-yard touchdown reception. In basketball, he averaged 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

He accepted a football scholarship from Florida State University. In his first 2 years he was a backup and played mainly on special teams. As a junior, he took advantage of players that left for the NFL and became a starter at cornerback in 13 games opposite of Jalen Ramsey, allowing just 20 receptions and one touchdown, while making 25 tackles (2 for loss), one interception and 2 passes defensed.

He started 13 games as a senior, allowing just 22 receptions and one touchdown, while posting 25 tackles (2 for loss), 2 interceptions and 6 passes defensed.

As a freshman, he was a backup guard for six games in the 2013-2014 basketball season, but opted to concentrate in football.

Professional career

White was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.[1][2] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad the next day.[3][4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 1, 2018.[5]

On September 1, 2018, White was waived by the Cowboys.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Archer, Todd. "Dallas Cowboys' 2017 draft picks: Analysis for every selection". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ Auping, Jonathan (April 29, 2017). "Cowboys Draft A 3rd CB; FSU's Marquez White Selected In Sixth Round". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2017). "Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released". DallasCowboys.com.
  4. ↑ Eatman, Nick (September 3, 2017). "Showers, Drafted CB & 2 WRs Headline Cowboys' 10-Man Practice Squad". DallasCowboys.com.
  5. ↑ "Cowboys Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals". January 1, 2018.
  6. ↑ Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
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