1. Marvin Austin played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.
13 Facts About Marvin Austin
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Marvin Austin contributed 85 tackles and 17 sacks, and was named High School All-Metro First-team by Washington Post for consecutive times.
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Marvin Austin was ranked third overall in the country in Scout.
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Marvin Austin was recruited by numerous top programs around the country including Florida State, Southern California, and Tennessee.
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On National Signing Day 2007, Marvin Austin committed to play his collegiate ball at the North Carolina.
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Marvin Austin finished the season with 26 tackles, 6.0 tackles for losses, and 4.0 sacks.
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Marvin Austin had three tackles, assisted on a tackle for loss and had one quarterback pressure in the win over Notre Dame, and earned coaches "player of the game" honors for his performance.
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Marvin Austin came under heavy fire in the NFL draft process.
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Marvin Austin said Nicks was the first person to call him after he was selected.
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Bears coach Lovie Smith and defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli visited Marvin Austin and "spent a goodly amount of time with him".
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Marvin Austin saw his first appearance come in the Giants' second game of the 2012 NFL season, when the Giants played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Marvin Austin was signed to the Miami Dolphins' roster on September 24,2013.
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Marvin Austin signed with the Denver Broncos on May 5,2014.