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Brandon Marshall

Marshall at the 2012 Pro Bowl

No. 15, 19

Position:

Wide receiver

Personal information

Born:

March 23, 1984 (age 41)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Weight:

232 lb (105 kg)

Career information

High school:

Lake Howell
(Winter Park, Florida)

College:

UCF (2002–2005)

NFL Draft:

2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 119

Career history

Denver Broncos (2006–2009)
Miami Dolphins (2010–2011)
Chicago Bears (2012–2014)
New York Jets (2015–2016)
New York Giants (2017)
Seattle Seahawks (2018)
New Orleans Saints (2018)

Career highlights and awards

First-team All-Pro (2012)
Second-team All-Pro (2015)
6× Pro Bowl (2008, 2009, 2011–2013, 2015)
2012 Pro Bowl MVP
NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2015)
100 greatest Bears of All-Time
UCF Athletics Hall of Fame (2019)
2005 Hawaii Bowl MVP
Second-team All-C-USA (2005)

NFL records

Most receptions in a game: 21
Most seasons with 100+ receptions: 6

Career NFL statistics

Receptions:	970
Receiving yards:	12,351
Receiving touchdowns:	83

Player stats at PFR

Brandon Tyrone Marshall (born March 23, 1984) is a former American football player. He was a talented wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Brandon played college football for the UCF Knights. He was chosen by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL draft.

Marshall also played for the Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks. After retiring from football, he became a TV personality. He co-hosts Showtime's Inside the NFL.

During his career, Marshall was known for breaking away from tackles. He gained many yards after first contact. Even though he had a long and successful career, he never played in a playoff game. His 12,351 career receiving yards are the most by a receiver who never reached the postseason. On December 13, 2009, he set an NFL record with 21 receptions in one game. From 2007 to 2009, he caught at least 100 passes in three seasons in a row.

Early Life and College Football Journey

Growing Up and High School Sports

Brandon Marshall was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He later lived in Georgia and Florida. He played high school football at Lake Howell High School.

At Lake Howell, Marshall was a star in basketball and track. He played both offense and defense in football. He earned All-State honors. In track, he was a jumper. As a senior, he won the state championship in triple jump. He also placed ninth in long jump. He was a scholar athlete and made the All-C-USA Team.

Playing for the UCF Knights

Marshall went to the University of Central Florida. He played 44 games as a wide receiver for the UCF Knights football team. He caught 112 passes for 1,674 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a freshman, he had a small role. In his senior year (2005), he had his best season. He caught 74 passes for 1,195 yards and 11 touchdowns.

His best college game was in the 2005 Hawaii Bowl. He caught 11 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. He was named the MVP of that game. For his great performance in 2005, Marshall was chosen for the All-C-USA second-team. He also played safety for seven games in 2004 due to injuries on the team. He led his team in tackles that year.

UCF Collegiate Statistics

Season	Team	Class	Pos	GP	Receiving				Rushing
Season	Team	Class	Pos	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2002	UCF	FR	WR	9	2	18	9.0	0	1	−6	−6.0	0
2003	UCF	SO	WR	12	28	377	13.5	2	1	8	8.0	0
2004	UCF	JR	WR	10	8	84	10.5	0	0	0	0.0	0
2005	UCF	SR	WR	13	74	1,195	16.1	11	1	3	3.0	0
Career				44	112	1,674	14.9	13	3	5	1.7	0

Professional NFL Career Highlights

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand size	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m)	229 lb (104 kg)	32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m)	8+7⁄8 in (0.23 m)	4.53 s	1.62 s	2.68 s	4.31 s	6.96 s	37.0 in (0.94 m)	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine, except for 20-ss and 3-cone, which are from UCF Pro Day

Playing for the Denver Broncos

Rookie Season (2006)

Before his first regular season, Marshall had a minor injury. He still played in 15 games. He caught 20 passes for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns. His first professional touchdown was on October 22. He caught a 71-yard touchdown pass, showing his ability to break tackles.

Breakout Year (2007)

Marshall in 2007

Marshall had an amazing 2007 season. He caught 102 passes for 1,325 yards and 7 touchdowns. He became only the third second-year player in NFL history to have at least 100 receptions. He was known for gaining many yards after the catch. He was targeted by his quarterback more than any other receiver in the league.

Setting Records (2008)

In 2008, Marshall had an accident at home, injuring his right forearm. He recovered and returned to play. In his first game back, he caught 18 passes. This set a Broncos single-game record. It also tied for the second most receptions in NFL history. He became the first receiver to have at least 10 receptions in four out of five games.

Marshall finished 2008 with 104 catches and 1,265 yards. He was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. He was a starter in the game.

Final Broncos Season (2009)

Marshall had hip surgery in 2009 but returned for training camp. He set a new NFL record on December 13, 2009. He caught 21 passes in a single game. This broke the previous record. He also had a career-high 200 receiving yards in that game. He caught his 100th pass of the season. This made him one of only a few players to have 100+ receptions in three straight seasons. He was named to his second straight Pro Bowl.

Time with the Miami Dolphins

Marshall with the 2012 Pro Bowl MVP trophy.

In 2010, Marshall was traded to the Miami Dolphins. He signed a big contract extension. He finished the season with 86 catches for 1,014 yards and three touchdowns. This extended his streak of 1,000-yard seasons to four.

In 2011, he had another strong season with 81 catches for 1,214 yards and six touchdowns. In the Pro Bowl that year, Marshall set a record. He caught six passes for 176 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the game's MVP.

Becoming a Chicago Bear

Marshall (right) talking with Bears quarterback and teammate Jay Cutler during training camp.

Marshall was traded to the Chicago Bears in 2012. He reunited with his former Broncos teammate, quarterback Jay Cutler. This led to one of Marshall's best years. In his Bears debut, he caught 9 passes for 119 yards. He broke the Bears' single-season record for receiving yards. He also tied the record for most receptions in a season.

Marshall was named to the 2013 Pro Bowl. He finished the 2012 season with 118 receptions and 1,508 receiving yards.

Continued Success (2013)

Marshall (center), along with Alshon Jeffery (right) and Matt Forte (left)

In 2013, Marshall continued to perform well. He caught 100 passes for 1,295 yards. He also set a career-high with 12 touchdown receptions. This was one of the highest in Bears history. It was his fifth season with 100 or more receptions. He became the first Bears player with multiple 100-reception seasons.

Injuries in 2014

In 2014, Marshall signed a new contract with the Bears. He had a strong start to the season. However, in Week 14, he suffered a serious injury. He broke two ribs and had a collapsed lung. This ended his season early. He finished with 61 catches for 721 yards and eight touchdowns.

Joining the New York Jets

Marshall with the Jets in 2015

In 2015, Marshall was traded to the New York Jets. He said he wanted the Jets to be his last team. He quickly made an impact. He had four straight games with over 100 receiving yards. He also passed 10,000 career receiving yards.

Marshall had a historic season for the Jets. He set new team records for receptions (109) and receiving yards (1,502) in a single season. He also tied the team record for receiving touchdowns (14). He was named to his sixth Pro Bowl.

Less Productive Season (2016)

Marshall's 2016 season was less successful. He finished with 788 receiving yards and three touchdowns. After the season, the Jets released him.

Short Stays with Giants and Seahawks

Marshall signed with the New York Giants in 2017. He played in five games before an ankle injury ended his season. He finished with 18 catches for 154 yards. He was released by the Giants in 2018.

He then signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks. In Week 1, he caught a touchdown pass. This was the last touchdown of his career. After playing in six games, he was released. He briefly signed with the New Orleans Saints but did not play in any games before being released.

Brandon Marshall's NFL Career Statistics

Legend
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Regular Season Performance

Year	Team	Games		Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2006	DEN	15	1	20	309	15.5	71T	2	2	12	6.0	6	0	1	0
2007	DEN	16	16	102	1,325	13.0	68T	7	5	57	11.4	24	0	3	1
2008	DEN	15	15	104	1,265	12.2	47	6	2	−4	−2.0	7	0	4	3
2009	DEN	15	13	101	1,120	11.1	75T	10	7	39	5.6	14	0	0	0
2010	MIA	14	14	86	1,014	11.8	46	3	2	3	1.5	4	0	2	1
2011	MIA	16	16	81	1,214	15.0	65T	6	1	13	13.0	13	0	1	1
2012	CHI	16	16	118	1,508	12.6	56	11	1	−2	−2.0	−2	0	2	0
2013	CHI	16	16	100	1,295	13.0	44	12	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2014	CHI	13	13	61	721	11.8	47	8	0	0	0.0	0	0	1	1
2015	NYJ	16	16	109	1,502	13.8	69T	14	0	0	0.0	0	0	3	2
2016	NYJ	15	15	59	788	13.4	41	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2017	NYG	5	5	18	154	8.6	18	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2018	SEA	6	2	11	136	12.4	27	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Career		178	158	970	12,351	12.7	75T	83	20	118	5.9	24	0	17	9

Life Beyond Football

Television Career

Brandon Marshall has become a successful football analyst on TV. He has been a co-host on Inside the NFL since 2014. In 2020, he joined the show First Things First on Fox Sports. He left that show in 2021 to explore other opportunities. He was even nominated for an Emmy Award in 2016 for his work as a sports analyst.

Personal Life and Advocacy

Marshall is known by the nickname "The Beast." He enjoys restoring old cars. He is part of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and does charity work. He is helping to rebuild Larimer Park in Pittsburgh. He married Michi Nogami in 2010, and they have three children.

Marshall at the 2011 Pro Bowl.

In 2011, Marshall shared that he was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). This is a mental health condition. He wanted to help others understand it better. He hopes to reduce the negative ideas people have about mental illness. He encourages others to get help if they need it. In 2013, he wore bright green cleats to support Mental Illness Awareness Week. He said he would donate any fine he received to charity.

In 2018, Marshall started a campaign called "Who Can Relate." This campaign aims to raise awareness about mental health. He also founded an organization called Project 375. This group works to end the stigma around mental illness. Project 375 offers training to help people learn the signs of mental illness.

Accomplishments and Records

Awards and Honors

6× Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015)
First-team All-Pro selection (2012)
Second-team All-Pro selection (2015)
NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2015)
2012 Pro Bowl MVP
3× AFC Offensive Player of the Week
10,000 Receiving Yards Club
UCF Athletics Hall of Fame (2019)
2005 Hawaii Bowl MVP
Second-team All-C-USA (2005)
His number #15 was retired at Lake Howell High School (2012)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr award

NFL Records and Milestones

First player to have a 1,000 receiving yard season with four different teams (Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets)
Most seasons with 100+ receptions (6)
Most receptions in an NFL game (21)
Third-most receptions in an NFL game (18)
Most receptions spanning five games in NFL history (55)
First player in NFL history to have at least 10 receptions in four out of five games
First player since 1960 to record eight career games of at least 10 receptions in his first four seasons
Fifth player in NFL history to have at least 100 receptions in three straight seasons
Ninth player in NFL history to have at least 100 receptions in back-to-back seasons (2007 and 2008)
Caught 102 passes in 2007 (his second NFL season), becoming only the third second-year player in NFL history to have at least 100 receptions in a season

New York Jets Franchise Records

Most receptions in a single season: 109 (2015)
Most receiving yards in a single season: 1,502 (2015)
Most receiving touchdowns in a single season: 14 (2015) (Tied with Don Maynard and Art Powell)

Chicago Bears Franchise Records

Most receptions in a single season: 118 (2012)
Most receiving yards in a single season: 1,508 (2012)
Most Rec Yds/Game (career): 78.3
Most Rec Yds/Game (season): 94.3 (2012)
Most 100+ yard receiving games (season): 7 (2012)
Most 1,000+ receiving yard seasons: 2

Pro Bowl Records

Most receiving touchdowns in a single game (4)

Images for kids

Marshall at the 2012 Pro Bowl
Marshall in 2007
Marshall with the 2012 Pro Bowl MVP trophy.
Marshall (right) talking with Bears quarterback and teammate Jay Cutler during training camp.
Marshall (center), along with Alshon Jeffery (right) and Matt Forte (left)
Marshall with the Jets in 2015
Marshall with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018
Marshall at the 2011 Pro Bowl.