Marcus Oliver
| No. -- Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | February 8, 1995 |
| Place of birth: | Hamilton, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hamilton (OH) |
| College: | Indiana |
| Undrafted: | 2017 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Javier Demarcus "Marcus" Oliver (born 8 February 1996) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Indiana.[1]
College career
Oliver was ranked 67th at his position and 81 overall prospect in the state. After receiving six offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Toledo, Miami (OH), Eastern Illinois and Indiana. Oliver signed with Indiana on December 6, 2012.
During his freshman season Oliver didn't see much playing time but still excelled. In three game played he recorded 11 total tackles and a pass deflection. In his final two years at Indiana Oliver was a main part and contributor in the Hoosiers defenses. Recording 183 tackles, 5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 2 inceptions, 7 pass deflections in his sophomore and junior years.
After Indiana's 2016 Foster Farms Bowl loss to the Utah Utes in which Oliver did not play. Oliver announced he would not be returning for his final year of eligibility at Indiana and entered the 2017 NFL Draft.[2][3]
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft Oliver signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, but was waived after rookie mini-camp.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Marcus Oliver Linbackers Indiana". Scout.com. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ↑ "Indiana's Marcus Oliver declares for Draft". Crimson Quarry. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ↑ "Hoosier LB Marcus Oliver to decleare for NFL Draft". Hoosier Report. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ↑ "Marcus Oliver to sign with Philadelphia". Yahoo Sports. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Eagles Waive LB Marcus Oliver". May 10, 2017.