Marcus Epps (American football) explained

Marcus Epps
Current Team:Las Vegas Raiders
Number:1
Position:Safety
Birth Date:27 January 1996
Birth Place:Burbank, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:191
College:Wyoming (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:6
Draftpick:191
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:275
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:18
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:3
Pfr:E/EppsMa00

Marcus Epps (born January 27, 1996) is an American professional football safety for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football at Wyoming.[2]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Epps was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round, 191st overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[3] He was waived on November 6, 2019.[4]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 7, 2019, Epps was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[5]

Epps was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 5, 2020,[6] and activated on November 18.[7] In Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Epps recorded his first career interception of a pass thrown by Kyler Murray during the 33–26 loss.[8]

Epps was placed on the COVID-19 list on January 3, 2022.[9] He was activated one week later on January 10, missing just one game where the Eagles did not play their starters.[10]

In 2022, Epps reached Super Bowl LVII. In the Super Bowl, Epps record six tackles but the Eagles lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[11]

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 16, 2023, Epps signed a two-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ratke . Kyle . April 28, 2019 . S Marcus Epps wants to prove the Vikings right . October 7, 2023 . Vikings Wire . USA Today.
  2. Web site: Conlon . Casey . April 27, 2019 . Wyoming's Marcus Epps selected by Minnesota Vikings in NFL Draft . October 7, 2023 . MontanaSports.com.
  3. Web site: April 27, 2019 . Vikings Select Wyoming DB Marcus Epps in the 6th Round of the NFL Draft . October 7, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  4. Web site: Peters . Craig . November 6, 2019 . Vikings Bringing Back S Andrew Sendejo . October 7, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  5. Web site: McPherson . Chris . November 7, 2019 . Eagles claim S Marcus Epps off waivers . October 7, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  6. News: McPherson, Chris . November 5, 2020 . Eagles place S Marcus Epps on Reserve/COVID-19 list . December 6, 2020 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  7. News: November 18, 2020 . Eagles' Marcus Epps: Activated by Eagles . December 6, 2020 . CBSSports.com.
  8. Web site: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals – December 20th, 2020 . December 20, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. News: Oddo, Jillian . January 3, 2022 . Eagles place 12 players on Reserve/COVID-19 list . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. Web site: Bowman, Paul . January 10, 2022 . Eagles Clear COVID List, Place Three on IR . SportsTalkPhilly.com.
  11. Web site: Super Bowl LVII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 12th, 2023 . March 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: March 16, 2023 . Raiders sign S Marcus Epps . March 26, 2023 . Raiders.com.