Marquez White
| No. 39 Dallas Cowboys | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Date of birth: | October 29, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth: | Dothan, Alabama | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Dothan (AL) Northview | ||
| College: | Florida State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2017 / Round: 6 / Pick: 216 | ||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
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Marquez White (born October 29, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football and basketball at Florida State University.
Early years
White attended Northview High School in Dothan, Alabama, where he was a two-way player. As a senior, he posted 39 tackles, 3 interceptions, 9 passes defensed, one forced a fumble, one fumble recovery and scored four touchdowns via receptions and returns. He also had a 98-yard touchdown reception. In basketball, he averaged 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
He accepted a football scholarship from Florida State University. In his first 2 years he was a backup and played mainly on special teams. As a junior, he took advantage of players that left for the NFL and became a starter at cornerback in 13 games opposite of Jalen Ramsey, allowing just 20 receptions and one touchdown, while making 25 tackles (2 for loss), one interception and 2 passes defensed.
He started 13 games as a senior, allowing just 22 receptions and one touchdown, while posting 25 tackles (2 for loss), 2 interceptions and 6 passes defensed.
As a freshman, he was a backup guard for six games in the 2013-2014 basketball season, but opted to concentrate in football.
Professional career
White was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (216th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Archer, Todd. "Dallas Cowboys' 2017 draft picks: Analysis for every selection". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ Auping, Jonathan (April 29, 2017). "Cowboys Draft A 3rd CB; FSU’s Marquez White Selected In Sixth Round". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved May 14, 2017.