Marcus Floyd
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| Marcus Floyd | |
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| Date of birth: | October 12, 1978 |
| Place of birth: |  Bartow, Florida |
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| Position(s): | Cornerback |
| College: | Indiana |
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| 2002 2002 |
New York Jets Buffalo Bills |
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Marcus D. Floyd (born October 12, 1978 in Bartow, Florida) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Indiana University.
[edit] NFL
Floyd was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the New York Jets in 2002. He saw action in the Jets first two games of the season, contributing two special teams tackles, and was inactive for one contest. He was then waived by the Jets. Floyd was then signed to the practice squad by the Buffalo Bills, but eventually was signed to the active roster for the final two contests of the season and recorded six special teams stops.
[edit] College
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At Indiana University, Floyd collected 86 tackles, three interceptions, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in two seasons as a defensive back. He switched from running back to defensive back midway through his red shirt junior year in 1999. In 2001: Floyd won the Ted Verlihay Award, given annually to the player who demonstrates the best mental attitude and loyalty to the Hoosier football program. He gathered 46 tackles, three interceptions, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery while playing as a graduate student. In 2000 (Sr.): Floyd started the final four games and accounted for 40 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. In 1999 (Jr.): Floyd red shirted. In 1998 (So.): Moved to running back and produced 315 yards on 64 carries. In 1997 (Fr.): Began career as a wide receiver and made one catch. Floyd was the winner of the Hoosier Strength and Conditioning challenge both in 1998 and 2001. He graduated from Indiana with a sports communication-broadcasting degree.
[edit] High School
Floyd earned all-state recognition as a senior at Bartow High School. He rushed for 1,002 yards and 14 touchdowns and helped lead his team to the 1996 Florida 4A state championship. ]
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