Marques Sullivan
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| Marques Sullivan | |
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| Date of birth: | February 2, 1978 |
| Place of birth: | Chicago, IL, United States |
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| Position(s): | Offensive tackle |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) |
| College: | Illinois |
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 5 / Pick 144 |
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| 2001-2004 2004 2004-2005 |
Buffalo Bills New York Giants New England Patriots |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Marques D. Sullivan (born February 2, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football offensive tackle for four seasons in the National Football League, for the Buffalo Bills, the New York Giants, and the New England Patriots.
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[edit] High School
Sullivan was a multi-sport athlete at Fenwick High School, lettering in football, wrestling, and bowling. In football, Sullivan played on both the offensive and defensive line. In 1995, Sullivan was one of the top three offensive lineman in the country achieving All-American and All-State honors helping the Fenwick Friars reach a 12-1 record. He was named all-state by the Chicago Sun-Times and the Champaign-Urbana News Gazette, and a high school All-American by Parade.
[edit] College
Marques received a scholarship to play college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. As a redshirt freshman, Sullivan was an offensive tackle, starting in all eleven games for the Illini.
His sophomore year, Sullivan started eleven games at right tackle.
His junior year, he started all twelve games at left tackle and was named All-Big Ten second team. The Illini played in the MicronPC.com Bowl, finishing with a 8-4 season.
His senior year, first team Playboy All American, third-team FWAA All-American in 2000, as well as an honorable mention Football News All-American. He was also named All Big Ten second team that same year.
Sullivan graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management.
[edit] Professional
Sullivan was selected in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. In his rookie season, Sullivan started two games at left and right tackle.
Sullivan started 25 games for the Bills for the 2002 and 2003 seasons, blocking for Pro Bowlers Travis Henry and Drew Bledsoe. In 2002, Sullivan was named Most Improved Player by the Buffalo Bills.
In 2004, he played for the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. Sullivan suffered an ankle injury in 2004, forcing him to retire.
He currently is involved with many charitable causes in the Chicago area.
