23 Facts About Marquis Flowers

Marquis Flowers was born on February 16,1992 and is an American former professional football linebacker.

Marquis Flowers was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Marquis Flowers played for the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and Washington Redskins.

Marquis Flowers attended high school at Millennium High School in Goodyear, Arizona, where he played running back, wide receiver, and free safety.

Marquis Flowers first played in 2007 as a sophomore, tallying 76 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery.

Marquis Flowers had 87 tackles on defense, as well as a sack, three interceptions, and another fumble recovery.

Marquis Flowers played in the US Army All-American Bowl in January 2010.

Marquis Flowers signed his letter of intent on January 9,2010.

Marquis Flowers played sparsely during the 2010 season, recording 11 tackles in 13 games, most of which came on special teams.

Marquis Flowers moved into the starting free safety position before the 2011 season.

Marquis Flowers played in all 13 games in the 2011 season, and recorded 68 tackles, as well as 3 passes defended and an interception.

Marquis Flowers transitioned well, and maintained relatively the same production that he had during his sophomore season.

Marquis Flowers finished the 2012 season with 100 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three interceptions, six passes defended, and three forced fumbles, one of which he recovered.

Marquis Flowers then intercepted Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo on the next play, sealing an Arizona victory.

Marquis Flowers rounded out his college career in 2013, in which he recorded 94 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception, which he returned for a touchdown.

Marquis Flowers was drafted by the Bengals in the sixth round with the 212th overall selection in the 2014 NFL draft.

Marquis Flowers played in all 16 regular-season games as a rookie totaling eight tackles and one pass defended.

Marquis Flowers suffered a shoulder injury in the final preseason game in 2015 and was placed on injured reserve, missing the entire 2015 season.

Marquis Flowers finished the season with 32 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

On March 22,2018, Marquis Flowers signed a one-year deal to remain with the Patriots.

On September 3,2018, Marquis Flowers signed with the Detroit Lions.

Marquis Flowers signed with the Washington Redskins on December 26,2018.

Marquis Flowers was selected in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft by the Dallas Renegades of the XFL, but declined to play in the league.