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- What does Marcus do for a living?
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- What are Marcus’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Marcus married or does he have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
- Does Marcus have any children?
- Where is Marcus now?
- How tall is Marcus?
- How much money does Marcus earn?
- What is Marcus’s net worth?
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Who is Marcus Williams?
Marcus Alan Williams is a notable American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL (National Football League). Williams played college football at Utah.
In 2014 as a true freshman, he played in all 13 games and made six starts. Williams finished the 2014 season with 59 tackles and an interception. In 2015 as a sophomore, he was named first-team All-Pac-12 after he recorded 65 tackles and 5 interceptions in 13 starts.
After missing some games due to injury in 2016 as a junior, he returned on November 10 against Arizona State, recorded 9 tackles, and had an interception in the end zone. After the season, Marcus entered the 2017 NFL Draft. And finished his college career with 11 interceptions and 188 total tackles.
How Old is Marcus Williams?
He is 25 years old as of March 2022, having been born on September 8, 1996, in Corona, California, U.S. Marcus shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Cameron Dallas, Quinton Griggs, Joe Sugg, benoftheweek, Gaten Matarazzo, and many more.
Marcus William Family
Who are Marcus Williams’s Parents?
He was born to Sylvester Williams (Father), and Franschell Williams (Mother).
Does Marcus Williams have Siblings?
He has two elder brothers by the names of Terrence Williams and Deshire Williams.
Marcus Williams Education
He received his high school education at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. After high school, he enrolled at the University of Utah.
Marcus Williams Marital Status
On his love life matters, Marcus has managed to keep his marriage/dating life low-key. In case there is any news regarding this matter, we shall update it here as soon as possible.
Marcus Williams Kids
There is no news regarding whether he has kids or not. In case there is any news regarding this matter, we shall update it here as soon as possible.
Marcus Williams Career
A Professional Career
Marcus received an invitation to the NFL Combine and completed all of the combined drills. NFL experts and analysts projected Marcus to be selected in the 2nd or 3rd round. In the draft by NFL analyst Bucky Brooks, Mike Mayock, and Sports Illustrated, Marcus was ranked the fifth-best in the draft. And the third-best free safety by NFLDraftScout.com, and was ranked the eighth-best safety by ESPN.
A Career with the New Orleans Saints
A Career in 2017
Marcus was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. The New Orleans Saints on June 3, 2017, signed Marcus to a four-year $6.24 million contract that includes $3.42 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.67 million. In the New Orleans Saints’ season-opener, Williams made his professional debut and first career at the Minnesota Vikings and recorded 5 combined tackles in their 29-19 loss. He then assisted on two tackles, deflected a pass, and made his first career interception on September 24, 2017, during a 34-13 win at the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Due to a groin injury, he was inactive for the Saints’ Week 13 win against the Carolina Panthers, an injury he sustained the previous week.
Williams on December 31, 2017, collected a season-high 8 combined tackles, 2 pass deflections, and made a season-high two interceptions off pass attempts in the Saints’ 31-24 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Marcus finished his rookie season with 73 combined tackles (59 solos), seven pass deflections, and four interceptions in 15 games and 15 stars. Marcus was used during the season as the third safety in Dennis Allen’s three-safety technique and as an extra defensive back in nickel and dime packages. He was then given an overall grade of 86.8 by Pro Football Focus ranking him 11th among all qualified safeties in 2017.
A Career in 2018
He started his first career playoff game on January 7, 2018, and recorded 8 combined tackles and a pass deflection during a 31-26 win over the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Wildcard Game. He then made 5 combined tackles, 2 pass deflections, and intercepted a pass from Case Keenum on January 14, 2018. This enabled the Saints to score a touchdown and bring their score within three points of the Vikings. In 2018, head coach Sean Payton retained Marcus as the starting free safety, alongside strong safety Kurt Coleman. He recorded 4 solo tackles, deflected a pass, and made an interception on September 16, 2018, during a 21-18 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.
A Career in 2019
In a game against Houston Texas in Week 1, Marcus intercepted a pass from Deshaun Watson that was intended for DeAndre Hopkins in the 30-28 win. Also against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 he intercepted a Hail Mary pass from Dark Prescottto steal a 12-10 win. In Week 11, he recorded a 55-yard pick-six off Jamie Winston in a 34-17 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A Career in 2020
In a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, Marcus recorded his first interception off a pass thrown by Tom Brady during their 34-23 win.
A Career in 2021
The Saints placed the franchise tag on Williams on March 9, 2021. And he signed a one-year tender on March 30.
A Career with the Baltimore Ravens
Marcus signed a five-year $70 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens on March 16, 2022.
Marcus Williams Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 6ft 1inch (1.85m), and a weight of 88kg (195lbs).
Marcus Williams Salary and Net Worth
He gets an average annual salary of $14 million. He has an estimated net worth of $1-5 million.
