Coming off of an all-league season, I could see Marcus earning college attention this offseason.

Turn on his highlight tape, and Marcus’ biggest strength quickly becomes clear. There are several instances where Marcus fires off the ball incredibly quickly, blowing by offensive linemen and earning free rides into the backfield. Additionally, Marcus has proven to have a wide tackle radius, and he generally reads the opposing offense well when he’s unblocked. Though there are a few question marks that will be answered this offseason. First and foremost, Marcus sometimes has trouble moving his feet through every rep, and his pad level can be improved. In short, he’s susceptible to getting flat-footed, and he needs to learn how to better use his hands while keeping his feet moving. Still, I really like his getoff, power, and size.

A dude who can play at a high level anywhere on the defensive line.

Marcus’ highlight tape is on the shorter end of the spectrum, but it still checks several boxes. For one, Marcus flashes a great getoff. There are a few highlights where Marcus gets off the ball much quicker than the opposing offensive lineman, and the linemen he’s facing are no slouches. I also like Marcus’ effort when fighting through blocks. There are times where the offensive lineman wins initially, but Marcus always fights hard to shed the block.

I’m expecting another jump in production this season!