Marvell Tell Explained

Marvell Tell
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:2 August 1996
Birth Place:Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:195
College:USC (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:5
Draftpick:144
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:26
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:5
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:TellMa00

Marvell Tell III (born August 2, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at USC, and played high school football at Crespi Carmelite High School.

Early years

Playing at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California, Tell played free safety and had ten scholarship offers after his sophomore year, which saw him intercept a pass and make over 50 tackles.[1] He had to sit out part of his junior season due to a broken collarbone.[2] His commitment to USC came at the Army All-American Bowl after his senior year at Crespi.[3] Tell chose USC over Oregon, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt, all of whom he visited.[4]

College career

After playing sporadically during his freshman season at USC, Tell claimed a starting position in the defensive backfield for his sophomore season.[5]

Tell made the 2017 All-Pac-12 Conference team on the first-team after his junior season.[6]

Towards the end of his senior season, Tell sustained an ankle sprain.[7] At the end of the season, he was named an honorable mention on the 2018 All-Pac-12 team.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft

At the 2019 NFL Combine, Tell turned heads with a 42-inch vertical jump.[9] Scouts noted his speed and fluidness but worried about his intangibles.[10]

Indianapolis Colts

Tell was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round (144th overall) in the 2019 NFL draft.[11] In week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tell forced a fumble on running back Jaylen Samuels that was recovered by teammate Justin Houston in the 26–24 loss.[12]

On August 5, 2020, Tell announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]

On September 1, 2021, Tell was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad.[14] [15]

On February 21, 2022, Tell re-signed with the Colts.[16] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[17]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 1, 2022, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Tell to their practice squad.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023.[19] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023.[20] He was released on September 19.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rising junior impresses new Crespi football coach . . 5 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Sondheimer . Eric . Encino Crespi safety Marvell Tell III embraces leadership role . . 27 August 2014 . 3 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Thiry . Lindsey . USC recruiting update: Marvell Tell commits to the Trojans . Sun Sentinel . 5 April 2019.
  4. Web site: Marvell Tell, 2015 Safety . . 7 April 2019.
  5. Web site: de Artola . Alicia . NFL Combine 2019 Preview: USC S Marvell Tell could impress, if healthy . Reign of Troy . 27 February 2019 . 3 April 2019.
  6. Web site: Richardson . Blake . Senior safety Marvell Tell III has become 'true student' of the game for USC . . 13 September 2018 . 3 April 2019.
  7. Web site: Marvell Tell: Nursing ankle sprain . . March 2019 . 3 April 2019.
  8. Web site: de Artola . Alicia . No USC football players on All-Pac-12 first team for 2018 . Reign of Troy . 4 December 2018 . . 3 April 2019.
  9. Web site: Nocco . Joseph . Marvell Tell recorded 41-inch vertical jump despite the flu on Pro Day . Clutchpoints . 26 March 2019 . 3 April 2019.
  10. Web site: Zierlein . Lance . NFL Draft & Combine Preview - Marvell Tell . . 3 April 2019.
  11. Web site: Colts Select Cornerback Marvell Tell With 144th-Overall Pick. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. April 27, 2019.
  12. Web site: Vinatieri misses late, Steelers edge Colts 26-24 . 3 November 2019 . . 3 November 2019.
  13. News: Alper, Josh . Colts DBs Rolan Milligan, Marvell Tell opt out of 2020 season . NBCSports.com . August 5, 2020 . August 10, 2020.
  14. Web site: Colts Claim Cornerbacks Thakarius Keyes, Chris Wilcox Off Waivers; Waive Marvell Tell III, Andre Chachere. Colts.com. September 1, 2021.
  15. Web site: Colts Sign Tyler Davis, Marvell Tell III To Practice Squad; Release Curtis Bolton, Tyler Vaughns From Practice Squad. Colts.com. September 3, 2021.
  16. Web site: Colts Re-Sign CB Marvell Tell III. Colts.com. February 21, 2022.
  17. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2022 Roster Cuts. Colts.com. August 30, 2022.
  18. Web site: Bengals Roster Moves: Re-signed Thomas, Players Moved to IR, More Practice Squad Signings. Bengals.com. August 31, 2022.
  19. Web site: Bengals Roster Moves: Reserve/Future Contracts. Bengals.com. January 31, 2023.
  20. Web site: Bengals Reduce Roster to 53 Players for 2023 Season. Bengals.com. August 29, 2023.