History of Marlon Mack in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 25, 2024

Marlon Mack is a former American football running back. He played college football at the University of South Florida before being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He is currently a free agent.

1987: Joining Eric Dickerson in Colts History

With his multiple 125+ yard, two touchdown games in 2018, Marlon Mack joined Eric Dickerson (1987) as the only Colts players to accomplish that feat.

March 7, 1996: Birth of Marlon Mack

Marlon Devon Mack was born on March 7, 1996.

1999: Joining Edgerrin James in Colts History

With his multiple 125+ yard, two touchdown games in 2018, Marlon Mack joined Edgerrin James (1999 and 2005) as the only Colts players to accomplish that feat.

2005: Joining Edgerrin James in Colts History

With his multiple 125+ yard, two touchdown games in 2018, Marlon Mack joined Edgerrin James (1999 and 2005) as the only Colts players to accomplish that feat.

2007: Last Colts Running Back with Back-to-Back 100-Yard Games

Before Marlon Mack in 2018, the last Indianapolis Colts running back to achieve back-to-back 100-yard rushing games was Joseph Addai in 2007.

January 17, 2014: Official Visit to Louisville

On January 17, 2014, Marlon Mack took an official visit to the University of Louisville, which was recruiting him to play football. Ultimately, he chose to play for the University of South Florida.

2014: College Football Debut and Freshman Season

Marlon Mack made his debut playing college football for the University of South Florida in 2014. That season, he tied the school record with 275 rushing yards and set a school record with 1,041 rushing yards as a freshman.

2015: Sophomore Season at USF

During his sophomore season at the University of South Florida in 2015, Marlon Mack rushed for 1,381 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games.

2015: Breaking a Cowboys' Rushing Record

During the 2018 season, Marlon Mack became just the second player that season to rush for over 100 yards against the Dallas Cowboys, and the first since 2015 to rush for 100 yards and two touchdowns against them.

2016: Breaking USF's All-Time Rushing Record

In 2016, Marlon Mack became the University of South Florida's all-time leading rusher, surpassing Andre Hall's record of 2,731 yards.

May 17, 2017: Signing with the Indianapolis Colts

Marlon Mack signed a four-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts on May 17, 2017. The deal was worth $2.81 million.

2017: Entering the NFL Draft

After his junior season in 2017, Marlon Mack entered the NFL Draft.

2017: Drafted into the NFL

In 2017, Marlon Mack was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.

October 28, 2018: Back-to-Back 100-Yard Games

On October 28, 2018, Marlon Mack rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns against the Oakland Raiders, marking his second consecutive 100-yard rushing game. He became the first Indianapolis Colts running back to achieve this feat since Joseph Addai in 2007.

2019: Career-High Rushing Yards and Season Stats

During the 2019 NFL season, Marlon Mack rushed for a career-high 174 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown run, in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He finished the season with 1,091 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.