Marcus Anthony Mailei was born on October 30,1986 and is a former American football fullback.
10 Facts About Marcus Mailei
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Marcus Mailei appeared as an extra in the film Forever Strong about Gelwix's life.
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Marcus Mailei saw playing time in his freshman year in 2005, but was limited by a knee injury.
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In 2006, Marcus Mailei started all 11 games for the Wildcats and was Weber State's third-leading receiver with 241 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 72 yards and two scores, and earned Honorable Mention All-Big Sky honors.
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In 2008, Marcus Mailei entered the year with NFL potential, which brought him attention from NFL scouts.
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Marcus Mailei took part in arguably Weber State's most successful season in program history, in which the Wildcats won their first Big Sky Championship in 40 years and advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs.
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Marcus Mailei garnered another First-team All Big Sky Selection in 2008, in addition to a TSN Honorable Mention selection to the All-America Team.
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Marcus Mailei was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles on April 27,2009.
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Marcus Mailei was waived during final roster cuts on September 5,2009, and re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 7,2009.
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Marcus Mailei was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the New Orleans Saints on December 9,2009, after the team waived fullback Kyle Eckel, and played in two games.