Jason Marshall Jr.

Jason Marshall Jr.
Marshall in 2023
Florida Gators – No. 3
PositionCornerback
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-06) September 6, 2002 (age 22)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolMiami Palmetto (Pinecrest, Florida)

Jason Marshall Jr. (born September 6, 2002) is an American football cornerback for the Florida Gators.

Early years

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Marshall was born on September 6, 2002, in Miami, Florida.[1] He attended Miami Palmetto High School in Pinecrest, Florida, where he played both offense and defense but was primarily recruited as a corner.[2] As a senior he helped Palmetto reach the semi-finals of the state playoffs.[3] Following his senior season he was invited to the Under Armour All-American Bowl.[2] A five-star prospect, he committed to play college football at the University of Florida.[4][5][6]

College career

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Marshall defending against LSU Tigers player Malik Nabers in 2023

As a freshman in 2021, Marshall would start five games, allowing a completion percentage of 36.8%, the second lowest of any corner in the country.[7] As a sophomore he started all 13 games for the Gators, recording eight pass breakups, 29 tackles and an interception.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Jason Marshall". Twitter. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Bratton, Michael Wayne (April 28, 2020). "5-star Jason Marshall, nation's No. 3 cornerback prospect, announces trio of finalists". Saturday Down South. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Meyer, Jack. "Palmetto Football Advances to State Semi-Finals". The Panther. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Rapp, Timothy. "5-Star CB Jason Marshall Commits to Florida over Alabama, Miami, Clemson, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Jason Marshall, Florida Gators, Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Hall, Graham (August 9, 2020). "5-star DB Jason Marshall Jr. commits to Florida over Alabama, Miami". GatorSports.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  7. ^ Harvey, Demetrius (February 14, 2022). "Jason Marshall Jr. Set To Make Big Jump With Florida Gators in Year Two". Sports Illustrated.
  8. ^ Brockway, Kevin (March 7, 2023). "Florida football: Cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. taking on leadership role on defense". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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