Career Timeline of Nick Marshall: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Nick Marshall, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Nicholas Deshawn Marshall Sr. is an American professional football cornerback. After playing college football as a quarterback for Auburn from 2013 to 2014, he went undrafted and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015. He has also played for the New York Jets and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Marshall's career reflects a transition from quarterback in college to cornerback in professional football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Marshall at Garden City Community College

In 2012, Nick Marshall played as the starting quarterback at Garden City Community College. He led the team to a 7-4 record, scored 37 touchdowns, passed for 3,142 yards, and rushed for 1,095 yards.

August 2013: Named Starting Quarterback

In August 2013, Nick Marshall was named the starting quarterback for Auburn after a four-man race for the position.

2013: Marshall as Auburn's Quarterback

In 2013, Nick Marshall became the starting quarterback for Auburn and was the Tigers' starter until 2014.

2014: Marshall as Auburn's Quarterback

In 2014, Nick Marshall continued as the starting quarterback for Auburn after taking the role in 2013.

2015: Enters the NFL Draft

In 2015, Nick Marshall decided to enter the NFL Draft after his time at Auburn.

2015: Marshall in the NFL

In 2015, Nick Marshall entered the NFL, got signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars, moved to cornerback, and was invited to the Senior Bowl as a quarterback.

2015: Signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars

In 2015, Nick Marshall was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent after going undrafted in the NFL draft. He primarily played on special teams and his role on defense increased towards the end of the season, including starting his first NFL game in Week 17.

2015: Move to Cornerback

In 2015, although invited to the Senior Bowl as a quarterback, Nick Marshall announced he would move to cornerback in his attempt for an NFL career.

September 3, 2016: Release and Signing to Practice Squad

On September 3, 2016, Nick Marshall was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars but was signed to their practice squad the next day.

October 12, 2016: Signed by the New York Jets

On October 12, 2016, Nick Marshall was signed by the New York Jets off of the Jaguars' practice squad.

May 4, 2017: Waived by the Jets

On May 4, 2017, Nick Marshall was waived by the New York Jets.

November 2, 2017: Signed with Arizona Rattlers

On November 2, 2017, Nick Marshall was signed to the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League, alongside his brother, Antonio Marshall.

April 2018: Signed with Saskatchewan Roughriders

In April 2018, Nick Marshall signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and was named a starter at cornerback for the 2018 season.

2018: Departure from the Arizona Rattlers

In 2018, both Nick Marshall and his brother departed from the Arizona Rattlers. Nick signed in the CFL.

2019: Improved Performance as Defensive Back

In 2019, playing as a defensive back for the Roughriders, Nick Marshall recorded 39 tackles and five interceptions, one of which was taken back for a score.