Marquez White
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | 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 |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| NFL draft: | 2017 / round: 6 / pick: 216 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| 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
- ^ Archer, Todd. "Dallas Cowboys' 2017 draft picks: Analysis for every selection". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Auping, Jonathan (April 29, 2017). "Cowboys Draft A 3rd CB; FSU's Marquez White Selected In Sixth Round". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2017). "Cowboys Make 38 Moves, One Trade To Reach 53; Kellen Moore Released". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (September 3, 2017). "Showers, Drafted CB & 2 WRs Headline Cowboys' 10-Man Practice Squad". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ "Cowboys Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals". January 1, 2018.
- ^ Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.