Javier Demarcus "Marcus" Oliver (born February 8, 1995) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Indiana.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | February 8, 1995 Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hamilton (OH) |
| College: | Indiana |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Undrafted: | 2017 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
editOliver was ranked 67th at his position and the 81st overall prospect in the state. After receiving six offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Toledo, Miami (OH), Eastern Illinois and Indiana. Oliver signed with Indiana on December 6, 2012.
During his freshman season Oliver didn't see much playing time but still excelled. In three game played he recorded 11 total tackles and a pass deflection. In his final two years at Indiana Oliver was a main part and contributor in the Hoosiers defenses. Recording 183 tackles, 5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 2 inceptions, 7 pass deflections in his sophomore and junior years.
After Indiana's 2016 Foster Farms Bowl loss to the Utah Utes in which Oliver did not play. Oliver announced he would not be returning for his final year of eligibility at Indiana and entered the 2017 NFL draft.[2][3]
Professional career
editAfter going undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft Oliver signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, but was waived after rookie minicamp.[4][5]
Oliver was signed by the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football, but was waived before the start of the 2019 regular season.
References
edit- ^ "Marcus Oliver Linbackers Indiana". Scout.com. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ "Indiana's Marcus Oliver declares for Draft". Crimson Quarry. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ "Hoosier LB Marcus Oliver to decleare for NFL Draft". Hoosier Report. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ "Marcus Oliver to sign with Philadelphia". Yahoo Sports. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ "Eagles Waive LB Marcus Oliver". May 10, 2017.