Marvell Tell

Marvell Tell III (born August 2, 1996) is an American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern California Trojans, and played high school football at Crespi Carmelite High School.

Marvell Tell
No. 39 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-02) August 2, 1996
Pasadena, California
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Encino Crespi (CA)
College:USC
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 144
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:26
Sacks:0
Pass deflections:5
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Playing at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California, Tell played free safety and had ten scholarship offers after his sophomore year, which saw him intercept a pass and make over 50 tackles.[1] He had to sit out part of his junior season due to a broken collarbone.[2] His commitment to USC came at the Army All-American Bowl after his senior year at Crespi.[3] Tell chose USC over Oregon, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt, all of whom he visited.[4]

College career

After playing sporadically during his freshman season at USC, Tell claimed a starting position in the defensive backfield for his sophomore season.[5]

Tell made the 2017 All Pac-12 team on the first team after his junior season.[6]

Towards the end of his senior season, Tell sustained an ankle sprain.[7] At the end of the season, he was named an honorable mention on the 2018 All Pac-12 team.[8]

Professional career

At the 2019 NFL Combine, Tell turned heads with a 42-inch vertical jump.[9] Scouts noted his speed and fluidness but worried about his intangibles.[10]

Tell was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round (144th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft.[11] In week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tell forced a fumble on running back Jaylen Samuels that was recovered by teammate Justin Houston in the 26–24 loss.[12]

References
  1. "Rising junior impresses new Crespi football coach". Fox Sports. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  2. Sondheimer, Eric. "Encino Crespi safety Marvell Tell III embraces leadership role". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  3. Thiry, Lindsey. "USC recruiting update: Marvell Tell commits to the Trojans". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  4. "Marvell Tell, 2015 Safety". Rivals.com. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  5. de Artola, Alicia. "NFL Combine 2019 Preview: USC S Marvell Tell could impress, if healthy". Reign of Troy. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  6. Richardson, Blake. "Senior safety Marvell Tell III has become 'true student' of the game for USC". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  7. "Marvell Tell: Nursing ankle sprain". CBS Sports. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  8. de Artola, Alicia. "No USC football players on All-Pac-12 first team for 2018". Reign of Troy. FanSided. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  9. Nocco, Joseph. "Marvell Tell recorded 41-inch vertical jump despite the flu on Pro Day". Clutchpoints. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  10. Zierlein, Lance. "NFL Draft & Combine Preview - Marvell Tell". NFL.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  11. Walker, Andrew (April 27, 2019). "Colts Select Cornerback Marvell Tell With 144th-Overall Pick". Colts.com.
  12. "Vinatieri misses late, Steelers edge Colts 26-24". www.espn.com. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
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