Marquel Blackwell

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Marquel Blackwell
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Quarterback
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Born: July 29, 1979 (1979-07-29) (age 28)
Career Information
Year(s): 20032003
College: South Florida
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Marquel Blackwell (born July 29, 1979) is an American football quarterback who played QB for Dixie Hollins High School In Florida. Blackwell was a 4 year starter (1999-2002) at The University Of South Florida (USF) where he threw for 9,108 yards and 57 touchdowns, 28 interceptions, 1,235 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns during his career. He set nearly all of the schools individual passing records during his time as quarterback, he is also the Bulls' No. 5 career rusher and No. 2 in rushing touchdowns. Blackwell became a starter three games into his redshirt freshman season and led South Florida to a 30-12 mark during the Bulls' move from Division I-AA to I-A in 2001

Blackwell entered the 2003 NFL Draft but was not drafted. He signed with the New York Jets as a rookie free agent but only saw playing time in 1 preseason game. Blackwell started the preseason finale against the Eagles. Playing the entire first half, Blackwell completed 7-of-11 for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He was cut after week 1 of the NFL regular season.