DeMarquis Larenz Gates was born on March 7,1996 and is an American professional football linebacker for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League.
22 Facts About DeMarquis Gates
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DeMarquis Gates played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
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DeMarquis Gates missed his senior season with a torn ACL.
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In November 2015, DeMarquis Gates made his second career start against LSU in place of the injured Denzel Nkemdiche.
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DeMarquis Gates finished with 14 tackles, a pass breakup, and a quarterback hurry and was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
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DeMarquis Gates led the team in tackles from 2015 to 2017, becoming the first Ole Miss player to do so since Abdul Jackson from 1992 to 1994.
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DeMarquis Gates became the first Ole Miss player with more than 100 tackles since Patrick Willis in 2006.
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In 49 career games, DeMarquis Gates made 282 tackles, nine pass breakups, six sacks, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
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DeMarquis Gates joined the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football.
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On March 28,2019, DeMarquis Gates was named AAF Defensive Player of the Week.
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DeMarquis Gates led the AAF in tackles with 52 and forced fumbles with five.
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DeMarquis Gates was selected by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL in Phase 3 Round 8 of the 2020 XFL Draft.
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DeMarquis Gates had a game-winning fumble recovery against the Dallas Renegades and forced a fumble late versus the Seattle Dragons.
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DeMarquis Gates had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10,2020.
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DeMarquis Gates was selected by the Blues of The Spring League during its player selection draft on October 12,2020.
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DeMarquis Gates signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on December 17,2020.
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DeMarquis Gates played in five games during the CFL's shortened 2021 regular season, recording five tackles and three special teams tackles.
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DeMarquis Gates was selected by the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League with the second pick in the 29th round of the 2022 USFL draft.
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DeMarquis Gates was ruled inactive for the team's game against the Tampa Bay Bandits on May 7,2022.
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DeMarquis Gates was waived on August 30,2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On February 13,2024, DeMarquis Gates re-signed with the Stallions, now with the United Football League.
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DeMarquis Gates re-signed with the team on September 20,2024.