Marcellus Rivers facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | October 26, 1978 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Oklahoma State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2001 | ||||||
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Marcellus Rivers (born October 26, 1978) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end, which is a player who can both block for his teammates and catch passes. He started his professional career in 2001 with the New York Giants.
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Marcellus Rivers' Football Journey
Marcellus Rivers began his football journey in college. He played for Oklahoma State. After college, he joined the New York Giants in 2001. He was signed as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main NFL draft, but a team still wanted him to play.
Playing for NFL Teams
During his time in the NFL, Marcellus Rivers played for several teams. He spent four seasons with the New York Giants, from 2001 to 2004. After that, he played for the Houston Texans in 2005. In 2006, he was with both the Oakland Raiders and the New Orleans Saints. His last season was in 2007 with the New England Patriots.
His Career Stats
Throughout his NFL career, Marcellus Rivers showed his skills as a tight end. He caught 51 passes, gaining 395 receiving yards. He also scored 4 touchdowns by catching passes in the end zone.
Life After Playing Football
After he finished playing professional football, Marcellus Rivers decided to become a coach. He moved to Dallas, Texas, to start his coaching career.
Coaching Young Athletes
Today, Marcellus Rivers is an assistant football coach. He works with the varsity football team at Prestonwood Christian Academy. But his coaching doesn't stop there! He also coaches the 7th-grade gold basketball team. Plus, he helps coach the high school and middle school track teams. He helps young athletes learn and grow in different sports.
