Marlon Tarron McCree was born on March 17,1977 and is a former American football safety.
26 Facts About Marlon McCree
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Marlon McCree was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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Marlon McCree served as an assistant defensive backs coach for the Jaguars in 2012.
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Marlon McCree survived a tumultuous childhood in inner-city Orlando during the 1980s and 90s that saw him lose an older brother, Cameron, to leukemia.
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Marlon McCree was the winner of the 1995 Volusia County Helmet Award for the top defensive back in the county and the team's Most Valuable Player.
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Marlon McCree was County Player of the Week seven times during his senior season as chosen by the Volusia County Quarterback Club.
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Marlon McCree served as a two-year starter as strong safety and linebacker and was chosen all-county both years.
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Marlon McCree received five scholarship offers coming out of Atlantic High School: Boston College, Kansas State, University of Kentucky, Indiana State and UCF, ultimately choosing Kentucky.
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Marlon McCree was the first Division I signee from Atlantic High School and was coached by the notable Kevin Sullivan.
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Marlon McCree's talent shined in other sports where he was a two-year letterman in basketball and track.
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Marlon McCree was a four-year letterman at the University of Kentucky.
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Marlon McCree led the Wildcats to two bowl appearances.
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Marlon McCree was selected in the 7th round 233rd overall of the 2001 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Marlon McCree received significant playing time during his first two seasons, playing in all but three games, and making six interceptions in 2002.
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Marlon McCree was waived by the Jaguars in 2003 and was picked up by the Houston Texans.
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Marlon McCree was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers prior to the 2005 NFL season, where he served as the starting free safety.
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Marlon McCree recorded three interceptions in the regular season, but truly made his mark in the first playoff game of his career.
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On January 8,2006, Marlon McCree played smothering defense in Carolina's first-round game against the New York Giants.
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However, while tackling Marlon McCree following the interception, Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown managed to strip the ball away from him.
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Marlon McCree made a great play, and I was trying to make a big play.
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When on the following snap Manning delivered his third straight incompletion, Marlon McCree could celebrate along with his teammates.
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On February 28,2008, the Chargers released Marlon McCree to allow more playing time for the younger safety, Eric Weddle.
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On March 8,2008, Marlon McCree was signed by the Denver Broncos.
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Marlon McCree re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on June 3,2009.
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On January 17,2012, Marlon McCree reached a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to return to the team as an assistant coach.
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Marlon McCree was a 2015 Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee.