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Marcus Keyes
No. 73
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1973-10-20) October 20, 1973 (age 51)
Taylorsville, Mississippi, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school: Taylorsville
College: North Alabama
NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 7 / Pick: 233
Career history
  • Chicago Bears (1996–1997)
  • Florida Bobcats (2001)
  • Georgia Force (2002)*
  • Carolina Cobras (2002)
  • Georgia Force (2002–2007)
  • Grand Rapids Rampage (2007–2008)
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Arena (2007)
Career Arena statistics
Tackles: 69.5
Sacks: 4.5
Forced fumbles: 3
Interceptions: 1
Pass breakups: 2
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Willis Marcus Keyes (born October 20, 1973) is a former American football player. He was an offensive lineman, which means he helped block for his team's offense. Marcus played for eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He also played a short time in the National Football League (NFL).

Marcus Keyes: Football Star

Marcus Keyes was born in Taylorsville, Mississippi. He went to Taylorsville High School. Later, he played college football at the University of North Alabama. After college, he joined professional football teams.

College Days

Marcus Keyes played college football for the North Alabama Lions. He was a very successful player. During his time there, his team won three National Championships. This is a huge achievement for a college football team! He also got to play in special games like the Senior Bowl. These games showcase the best college players.

Playing Pro Football

Marcus Keyes started his professional career in the NFL. He was then drafted into the Arena Football League.

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears picked Marcus Keyes in the 1996 NFL Draft. This was a big moment for him. He was the 233rd player chosen that year. He was part of the Bears team in 1996 and 1997. He played in two games during the 1996 season.

Arena Football League Teams

After his time with the Bears, Marcus Keyes played in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL is a different kind of football, played indoors on a smaller field.

  • Florida Bobcats: Marcus joined the Florida Bobcats in 2001.
  • Georgia Force: He was briefly with the Georgia Force in 2002.
  • Carolina Cobras: He then signed with the Carolina Cobras in April 2002.
  • Georgia Force (again): Later in 2002, Marcus was traded back to the Georgia Force. He played for them from 2003 to 2007. In 2007, he was recognized as one of the best players. He earned Second-team All-Arena honors. This means he was one of the top offensive linemen in the league!
  • Grand Rapids Rampage: Marcus finished his career playing for the Grand Rapids Rampage. He joined them in late 2007 and played during the 2008 season. He was released from the team in December 2008.

Marcus Keyes had a long career in professional football. He played for several teams and achieved success, especially in the Arena Football League.

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