15 Facts About Owen Marecic

Owen Marecic is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.

Owen Marecic moved with his family around the United States following his father's career as an IT executive.

The Marecics moved to Tigard, Oregon, when Owen was a sophomore in high school where he enrolled at Jesuit High School.

Owen Marecic played fullback and linebacker for Jesuit, helping the team to Oregon state football titles his junior and senior years.

Owen Marecic was recruited to Army, Yale, and Stanford, eventually opting to attend Stanford.

Owen Marecic was an excellent blocking fullback, and seldom carried the ball.

Owen Marecic was the only player in the Football Bowl Subdivision to start on both offense and defense.

Owen Marecic finished in 10th place for the 2010 Heisman Trophy, receiving 3 first place votes.

Owen Marecic was projected to play at fullback rather than linebacker.

Owen Marecic made the Browns roster, contributing in 2011 primarily as a blocking back for running backs Peyton Hillis and Montario Hardesty.

Owen Marecic was cut by the Browns on August 27,2013.

Owen Marecic had played at Stanford under then-49ers coach Jim Harbaugh.

Owen Marecic was released on October 1,2013, without playing in a game for the 49ers.

Owen Marecic graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 2021 and is currently completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at Stanford University Medical Center.

Owen Marecic was inducted into the Jesuit High School Hall of Fame in 2024.