Marquiss Spencer
No. 51 – New York Jets
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 26)
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Greenwood
College:Mississippi State (2016–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 253
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Marquiss A'kil James Spencer (born July 16, 1997)[1] is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 253rd overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 m) 		301 lb
(137 kg) 		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.85 s 1.76 s 2.78 s 4.51 s 7.28 s 31.5 in
(0.80 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3][4]

Denver Broncos

Spencer was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 253rd overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[6] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] On January 2, 2022, Spencer made his NFL debut in the team's week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, collecting a tackle in the 34–13 loss.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 11, 2022.[10]

Spencer was waived on August 22, 2022.[11]

New York Jets

On November 22, 2022, Spencer was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[13]

On August 29, 2023, Spencer was waived by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Marquiss Spencer – Football". Mississippi State Bulldogs Athletics. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "Marquiss Spencer Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Marquiss Spencer College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Marquiss Spencer 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Payne, Scotty (May 1, 2021). "2021 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select Mississippi State DE Marquiss Spencer with their 253rd overall selection in the seventh round". Mile High Report. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  6. ^ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  7. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2021). "Broncos make series of roster transactions to reach 53-man limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  8. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos sign 14 players to their practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "Marquiss Spencer 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  10. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 11, 2022). "Broncos sign DE Marquiss Spencer to future contract". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  11. ^ Swanson, Ben (August 22, 2022). "Broncos designate DE Marquiss Spencer as waived/injured". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  12. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 22, 2022). "Jets Sign DL Marquiss Spencer to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  13. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 9, 2023). "Jets Sign Seven Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  14. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  15. ^ Lange, Randy (August 30, 2023). "Jets Add 10 Players from Their Preseason Roster to the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  16. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2024). "Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". NewYorkJets.com.

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