Marcus Spears (defensive end)
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| Marcus Spears | |
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| Date of birth | March 8, 1983 |
| Place of birth | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| College | Louisiana State |
| NFL Draft | 2005 / Round 1/ Pick 20 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 2005-present | Dallas Cowboys |
:For the offensive lineman, see Marcus Spears (offensive tackle).
Marcus Raishon Spears (born March 8, 1983 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was selected in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.
He was initially recruited by LSU as a tight end, but was soon moved to the defensive side of the ball. He scored a touchdown on an interception return to help LSU defeat the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sugar Bowl, the 2003 national championship game. Spears returned to LSU for his senior season in order to complete his degree.
During 2004, Spears was selected to the College Football All-America Team by the the AP, AFCA, and the WCFF.
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