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Brandon Marshall

Marshall at the 2012 Pro Bowl
No. 15, 19
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1984-03-23) 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
2× First-team All-Pro (2012, 2013) 2× Second-team All-Pro (2009, 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 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 the NFL, he became a TV personality. He was a co-host on FS1's First Things First. Brandon currently co-hosts Showtime's Inside the NFL.

During his playing career, Marshall was known for breaking away from tackles. He led all NFL wide receivers in yards gained after first contact in 2007. Despite his 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, Marshall set an NFL record. He caught 21 passes in one game against the Indianapolis Colts. From 2007 to 2009, he caught at least 100 passes in three years in a row.

Early Life 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 played basketball and ran track. He was a three-time letterman in both sports. In football, he played both offense and defense. He earned All-State honors and was named Seminole County Utility Player of the Year. In track, he was a jumper. As a senior, he won the Class 3A state triple jump championship. He also placed ninth in the long jump. He was a top competitor in high jump as well. Marshall was a scholar athlete at the University of Central Florida. He was also selected to the All-C-USA Team.

College Football Career

Marshall went to the University of Central Florida (UCF). He played 44 games as a wide receiver for the UCF Knights football team. During his college career, he had 112 catches, 1,674 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. As a freshman, he had a small role. He caught two passes for 18 yards and one touchdown. In his sophomore year, he had 27 catches for 363 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior, he had eight catches for 84 yards. He also had an interception while playing defense.

His best season was in 2005, his senior year. He played in 13 games. He had career highs with 74 catches, 1,195 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns. Marshall's 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.

Marshall also played safety for seven games in 2004. This happened because of injuries to UCF's defense. He made his first start at safety on October 4, 2004. He led his team in tackles that season with 51.

College Statistics

Professional Career Highlights

Denver Broncos (2006–2009)

The Denver Broncos picked Marshall in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was the 119th player chosen overall.

First Seasons with the Broncos

Before his first season, Marshall had a minor knee injury. He still played in 15 games, starting one. He had 20 catches for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns. His first NFL touchdown was on October 22, 2006. In a game against the Seattle Seahawks, he caught a pass from rookie quarterback Jay Cutler. Marshall broke away from three defenders for a 71-yard touchdown.

Marshall had some injuries before the 2007 season. Despite this, he had a great year. He caught 11 passes for 107 yards in a game against the Houston Texans. He became the only Broncos receiver to have 10+ catches in two games in a row. He finished the 2007 season with 102 catches, 1,325 receiving yards, and 7 touchdowns. He was only the third second-year player in NFL history to have over 100 catches in a season.

Record-Breaking Performances

In March 2008, Marshall cut his right forearm in an accident at home. He needed surgery and his hand was numb for the whole 2008 season.

In his first game back from a one-game suspension, Marshall caught 18 passes. This was a Broncos record for catches in a single game. It also tied for the second most in NFL history. His 18 catches gave him 55 total receptions over five games, an NFL record. He was the first receiver to have at least 10 catches in four out of five games.

Marshall tried to do a special touchdown celebration in November 2008. He wanted to wear a glove to honor racial progress after Barack Obama became President. NFL rules do not allow props for celebrations.

On December 7, 2008, Marshall caught 11 passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns. This gave him over 1,000 receiving yards for the second year in a row. He finished the season with 104 catches, a career high. He was only the ninth player in NFL history to have 100+ catches in back-to-back seasons. He was chosen for his first Pro Bowl as a starter.

Marshall had hip surgery in March 2009. He returned for training camp. On December 13, 2009, Marshall broke the NFL record for receptions in a game. He caught 21 passes against the Indianapolis Colts. He also had two touchdowns and a career-high 200 receiving yards in that game. He became the first player since 1960 to have eight career games with at least 10 catches in his first four seasons.

On December 27, 2009, Marshall caught his 100th pass of the season. He became only the fifth player in NFL history to have 100+ catches in three seasons in a row. He was named to his second straight Pro Bowl. He finished the season with 101 catches and 10 touchdowns.

Miami Dolphins (2010–2011)

On April 14, 2010, Marshall was traded to the Miami Dolphins. He signed a four-year contract extension. He finished the 2010 season with 86 catches for 1,014 yards and three touchdowns. This extended his streak of 1,000 receiving yards to four years in a row.

In 2011, Marshall had five games with over 100 receiving yards. He caught 81 passes for 1,214 yards and six touchdowns. In the Pro Bowl, Marshall set a record. He caught six passes for 176 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the game's MVP.

Chicago Bears (2012–2014)

Marshall was traded to the Chicago Bears on March 13, 2012. This reunited him with his former teammate, quarterback Jay Cutler. In his first game with the Bears, Marshall caught 9 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. In Week 12, he passed 1,000 receiving yards for the sixth time in his career. He became the first Bears receiver to do this since 2002.

Marshall broke the Bears' single-season record for receiving yards in Week 16. He was named to the 2013 Pro Bowl. He finished the 2012 season with 118 catches and 1,508 receiving yards.

Marshall started the 2013 season strong. He had eight catches for 104 yards and a game-winning touchdown in Week 1. In Week 6, Marshall wore green cleats to support Mental Health Awareness Week. He was fined by the NFL, but he pledged to donate the same amount to charity. He ended the 2013 season with 100 catches for 1,295 yards and a career-high 12 touchdowns. This was his fifth season with 100+ catches, tying an NFL record. He also became the first Bears player to have multiple 100-catch seasons.

On May 19, 2014, Marshall signed a new four-year contract with the Bears. In Week 2, he had five catches for 48 yards and three touchdowns. In Week 14, Marshall suffered two broken ribs and a collapsed lung. He missed the rest of the season. He finished 2014 with 61 catches for 721 yards and eight touchdowns.

New York Jets (2015–2016)

Marshall with the Jets in 2015

The Bears traded Marshall to the New York Jets on March 10, 2015. He said the Jets would be his last team.

Record-Setting Season

From Week 2 to Week 5, Marshall had over 100 receiving yards in four straight games. In Week 3, he passed 10,000 career receiving yards. In Week 13, he had his eighth 1,000-yard receiving season. Marshall became the first player in NFL history to have a 1,000-yard receiving season with four different teams.

He finished the 2015 season with 109 catches for 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns. He set new Jets single-season records for receiving yards and receptions. He also tied the record for receiving touchdowns. He was named to his sixth Pro Bowl.

Marshall's 2016 season was less productive. He finished with 788 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Jets released him after the season.

New York Giants (2017)

Marshall signed a two-year contract with the New York Giants. In his Giants debut, he had one catch for ten yards. On October 8, 2017, Marshall hurt his ankle and needed season-ending surgery. He finished the 2017 season with 18 catches for 154 yards and no touchdowns. The Giants released him in April 2018.

Seattle Seahawks (2018)

Marshall with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018

Marshall signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks on May 29, 2018. In Week 1, he caught a touchdown from quarterback Russell Wilson. This was his last career touchdown. After playing in six games, he was released by the Seahawks.

New Orleans Saints (2018)

Marshall was signed by the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2018. He was released on December 13, 2018, without playing in any games.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular Season Stats

Life After Football

Marshall has been a co-host on Inside the NFL since 2014. He was still an active player when he started this role. On August 20, 2020, Marshall joined the show First Things First on Fox Sports. He was a co-host until his contract ended in August 2021. He chose not to renew his contract to explore other opportunities. In 2016, he was nominated for an Emmy Award.

Personal Life and Advocacy

Marshall has been nicknamed "The Beast" during his NFL career. He enjoys fixing up old cars. He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He does charity work with them. He is helping to rebuild Larimer Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2010, he married Michi Nogami. They have three children.

Marshall at the 2011 Pro Bowl.

On July 31, 2011, Marshall shared that he was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). He hopes to help people understand this illness better. Marshall said his life was affected by BPD symptoms. He learned to manage them through treatment. He wants to reduce the negative ideas about BPD. He encourages others with the disorder to get help.

In October 2013, Marshall wore bright green Nike cleats. This was to support Mental Illness Awareness Week. He said he would donate any fine he received from the NFL to charity. In March 2018, Marshall started a campaign called "Who Can Relate." This campaign aims to raise awareness about mental health. Marshall also founded Project 375. This group works to end the stigma around mental illness. Project 375 offers training to communities. They teach people how to spot signs of mental illness.

Accomplishments and Records

Awards and Honors

• 6× Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015)
• 2× First-team All-Pro selection (2012, 2013)
• 2× Second-team All-Pro selection (2009, 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)
• Marshall's 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 (now tied with Calvin Johnson)
• First player since 1960 to record eight career games of at least 10 receptions in his first four seasons
• Fifth player in NFL history (first Broncos player; one of six total) to have at least 100 receptions in three straight seasons
• Ninth player in NFL history (second Broncos player) to have at least 100 receptions in back-to-back seasons (2007 and 2008)
• Caught 102 passes in 2007 (second-career 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

As of 2021^[update]'s NFL off-season, Brandon Marshall held at least 6 Bears franchise records, including:

• 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; tied with Harlon Hill and Jeff Graham)
• Most 1,000+ receiving yard seasons: 2 (one of six players)

Pro Bowl Records

• Most receiving touchdowns in single game (4)

See also

In Spanish: Brandon Marshall para niños