Marcus Baugh Explained

Marcus Baugh
Current Team:Birmingham Stallions
Number:85
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:December 9, 1994
Birth Place:Riverside, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:245
College:Ohio State (2013–2017)
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:BaugMa02

Marcus Baugh (born December 9, 1994) is an American football tight end for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders in 2018. He has also been a member of the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), and the Carolina Panthers, Washington Football Team and Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL), and the Michigan Panthers and New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL).

Early life and college

Baugh attended John W. North High School in Riverside, California. A four-star recruit, Baugh committed to play football at Ohio State.[1] [2] At Ohio State, Baugh had 52 receptions, 573 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in his final two seasons.[3]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Baugh signed as an undrafted free agent with the Oakland Raiders in 2018 but was waived prior to the regular season.[4]

San Diego Fleet

Baugh then signed with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) in early 2019, where he caught 13 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns before the league folded in April 2019.

Carolina Panthers

In April 2019, Baugh signed with the Carolina Panthers but was placed on injured reserve in the preseason before being waived in February 2020.

Washington Football Team

Baugh signed with the Washington Football Team in March 2020. He was waived on October 22, 2020, but re-signed to their practice squad two days later.[5] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 9, 2020.[6] Baugh was waived by Washington on May 10, 2021.[7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On July 30, 2021, Baugh signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[8] He was waived on August 28, 2021.[9]

Michigan Panthers

On March 10, 2022, Baugh was drafted by the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL).[10] He was transferred to the inactive roster on May 11 with a hand injury.[11] [12] He was moved back to the active roster on May 20.[13]

New Orleans Breakers

Baugh signed with the New Orleans Breakers on October 16, 2023.[14] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[15]

Birmingham Stallions

On January 5, 2023, Baugh was drafted by the Birmingham Stallions during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[16] He re-signed with the team on August 14, 2024.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marcus Baugh, John W. North, Tight End . September 23, 2020 . 247Sports . en-US.
  2. Web site: Marcus Baugh, 2013 Tight End - Rivals.com . N.rivals.com . 2022-08-31.
  3. Web site: Marcus Baugh . August 21, 2020 . WashingtonNFL.com.
  4. Web site: Stepien . Garrett . Redskins sign former Ohio State TE Marcus Baugh . August 21, 2020 . 247 Sports.
  5. Web site: Washington Signs WR Robert Foster, Releases TE Marcus Baugh . WashingtonFootball.com . 22 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Jennings . Scott . The Washington Football Team adds a TE, RB, and QB . Hogs Haven . December 9, 2020 . 9 December 2020.
  7. News: Washington Releases TE Marcus Baugh . WashingtonFootball.com . May 10, 2021 . May 11, 2021.
  8. News: Varley . Teresa . July 30, 2021 . Steelers sign Baugh . July 30, 2021 . Steelers.com.
  9. Web site: Steelers release nine players. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 28, 2021. August 29, 2021. August 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210829041233/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-release-nine-players. dead.
  10. Web site: USFL Draft 2022: Supplemental Draft Pick-by-Pick Results . March 10, 2022 . Fox Media LLC . www.foxsports.com . March 11, 2022.
  11. USFLPanthers . Roster Updates . 1524575899210829827 . May 11, 2022 . May 12, 2022.
  12. USFLPanthers . Game Status Report . 1524577425807474688 . May 11, 2022 . May 12, 2022.
  13. USFLPanthers . Roster Updates . 1527557387942432769 . May 20, 2022 . May 23, 2022.
  14. USFLBreakers . Free Agent Signings . 1714110745104064753 . October 16, 2023 . October 16, 2023.
  15. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  16. Web site: UFL - Team Rosters . 2024-01-08 . www.theufl.com . en-us.
  17. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions . 1823831166140424310 . August 14, 2024 . August 15, 2024.