Marqise Lee facts for kids
Lee with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 25, 1991 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Junípero Serra (Gardena, California) | ||||||||||
| College: | USC (2011–2013) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 | ||||||||||
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Marqise Lee (born November 25, 1991) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Most of his career was with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Marqise played college football for the USC Trojans. In 2012, he won the Biletnikoff Award as the best receiver in the country. He was also named a unanimous All-American. The Jaguars picked him in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Years
Marqise Lee was born on November 25, 1991. His parents are deaf, and he uses sign language to talk with them. Marqise faced many challenges growing up. He moved often between his mother and grandparents. Later, he lived in a foster home during high school.
In 2008, Marqise moved in with the Hester family. They helped him attend Junípero Serra High School in Gardena, California. The Hesters were very supportive and often went to his games.
At Serra High School, Marqise was a talented athlete. He played wide receiver and defensive back in football. As a senior, he caught 57 passes for 1,409 yards. He also scored 24 touchdowns. Many top college football teams wanted him to play for them. He chose to go to USC.
Marqise was also a great track athlete. He was a sprinter and a jumper. In 2011, he won the long jump at a big high school meet. His jump of 7.52 meters was one of the best in the country that year.
College Football Career at USC
Marqise Lee played for the USC Trojans football team from 2011 to 2013. He was a standout player from his first year.
2011 Season: A Strong Start
As a freshman in 2011, Marqise quickly became a starting wide receiver. He played alongside his former high school teammate, Robert Woods. Marqise caught 73 passes for 1,143 yards and 11 touchdowns. He and Woods set a USC record for combined catches and receiving yards in a season. Marqise was named the Pac-12 Freshman Offensive Co-Player of the Year. He also made the All-Pac-12 second-team.
2012 Season: National Recognition
In 2012, Marqise had an amazing season. He set a Pac-12 Conference record with 16 catches for 345 yards in one game against Arizona. The next week, he set another conference record with 251 return yards. He finished the season with 118 catches for 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Marqise was named the Pac-12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He also won the Fred Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's best wide receiver. He was the first USC player to win this award. Marqise was also recognized as a unanimous All-American.
2013 Season: Junior Year and NFL Draft
As a junior in 2013, Marqise played in 11 games. He caught 57 passes for 791 yards and four touchdowns. After the season, he decided to leave college early for the 2014 NFL draft. In his three years at USC, he had 248 catches for 3,655 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Marqise also competed on the USC track & field team. He qualified for the NCAA championships in the long jump. He set a personal best jump of 7.76 meters.
Professional Football Career
| 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 | Bench press | |
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| 5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m) |
192 lb (87 kg) |
31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.52 s | 1.59 s | 2.65 s | 4.01 s | 6.96 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) |
11 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Jacksonville Jaguars (2014–2019)
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The Jacksonville Jaguars picked Marqise Lee in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team.
2014 Season: Rookie Year
Marqise started his first NFL season as a wide receiver for the Jaguars. In his first game, he caught six passes for 62 yards. He later scored his first career touchdown on a 30-yard pass. He finished his rookie year with 37 catches for 422 yards and one touchdown. He played in 13 games and started eight.
2015 Season: Dealing with Injuries
In 2015, Marqise faced several injuries, including knee and hamstring issues. These injuries caused him to miss many games. He finished the season with 15 catches for 191 yards and one touchdown in ten games.
2016 Season: A Strong Comeback
Marqise had a much better year in 2016. He became a key player for the Jaguars. In one game, he caught seven passes for 107 yards. He also had a career-high 113 receiving yards in another game.
Marqise showed his versatility by returning a kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown. He also threw his first career touchdown pass on a trick play! He ended the season with 63 catches for 851 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 545 return yards and a touchdown.
2017 Season: Playoff Run
In 2017, Marqise continued to be a starting wide receiver. He had 56 catches for 702 yards and three touchdowns. The Jacksonville Jaguars had a great season, winning their division. They made it to the playoffs.
Marqise played in his first playoff game, helping the Jaguars win. They made it to the AFC Championship game but lost to the New England Patriots.
2018 and 2019 Seasons: More Injuries
In March 2018, the Jaguars signed Marqise to a new four-year contract. However, he suffered a serious knee injury during a preseason game. This injury kept him from playing the entire 2018 season. In 2019, he was placed on injured reserve again due to another knee injury. He only played in six games that year. The Jaguars released him in April 2020.
New England Patriots (2020)
In April 2020, Marqise signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots. However, he chose not to play the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was released by the Patriots in March 2021.
San Francisco 49ers (2021)
Marqise signed with the San Francisco 49ers in May 2021 but was released just four days later. He later had a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders in November 2021.
NFL Career Statistics
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2014 | JAX | 13 | 8 | 37 | 422 | 11.4 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | JAX | 10 | 1 | 15 | 191 | 12.7 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | JAX | 16 | 6 | 63 | 851 | 13.5 | 51 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | JAX | 14 | 14 | 56 | 702 | 12.5 | 45 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | JAX | 0 | 0 | did not play due to injury | |||||||||||
| 2019 | JAX | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NE | 0 | 0 | did not play due to Covid-19 opt-out | |||||||||||
| Total | 59 | 30 | 174 | 2,184 | 12.6 | 51 | 8 | 16 | 100 | 6.3 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
Images for kids
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Lee with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014
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Lee at Jaguars training camp in 2014
