History of Nick Marshall in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2026

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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June 30, 1992: Nick Marshall's Birth

On June 30, 1992, Nicholas Deshawn Marshall Sr. was born. He would later become an American professional football cornerback and quarterback.

2011: Dismissal from University of Georgia

In 2011, Nick Marshall started his college career as a cornerback for the University of Georgia. However, he and two teammates were dismissed from the team for stealing money from a teammate’s dorm room.

2012: Auburn's 2012 Season

In 2012, Auburn had a 3-9 season before Marshall joined and turned the team around.

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.

November 16, 2013: "The Prayer at Jordan-Hare"

On November 16, 2013, Nick Marshall, as quarterback, threw a 73-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to Ricardo Louis on a 4th-and-18 with 36 seconds left to defeat the Georgia Bulldogs in a play known as "The Prayer at Jordan-Hare".

November 30, 2013: Game-Tying Touchdown Pass in the Iron Bowl

On November 30, 2013, Nick Marshall threw the game-tying touchdown pass with 32 seconds remaining in the 2013 Iron Bowl to even the score 28–28. Auburn won the game after a missed field goal and went on to win the SEC Championship.

2013: Marshall as Auburn's Quarterback

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

2013: Turnaround at Auburn

In 2013, Nick Marshall was instrumental in Auburn's turnaround from a 3-9 season in 2012 to beginning the 2013 season 9-1, beating Ole Miss Rebels and Texas A&M Aggies.

2014: Marshall as Auburn's Quarterback

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

2014: BCS National Championship Game

In 2014, after the events of November 30, 2013, Nick Marshall's team earned a berth in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game, but lost.

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.

April 14, 2017: Suspension for Performance-Enhancing Drugs

On April 14, 2017, Nick Marshall was suspended for four games for testing positive on performance-enhancing drugs.

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.