Marshall McFadden facts for kids
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| Born: | August 4, 1986 Lamar, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Lamar (Lamar, South Carolina) | ||
| College: | South Carolina State | ||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||
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Marshall Maquel McFadden (born August 4, 1986) is a former gridiron football player. He played as a linebacker for several teams. His last team was the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Before that, he played for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Marshall also played college football at South Carolina State University. After his football career, he became part of a pit crew for NASCAR racing teams.
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College Football Journey
Marshall McFadden played as a linebacker for South Carolina State University. He was a strong player on defense. In 2007, he made 12 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players 12 times.
Standout Season in 2008
The 2008 season was a great one for Marshall. He made 88 tackles and had 5 sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. His excellent play earned him the "MEAC Defensive Player of the Week" award. This award recognized him as one of the best defensive players in his college conference that week.
Professional Football Career
After college, Marshall McFadden joined professional football. He played for a few different teams in the NFL and the CFL.
Playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Marshall joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in January 2012. He was first part of their practice squad. The practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. In November 2012, he was moved up to the main team. This happened after another linebacker was injured. However, he was released a few days later when the Steelers signed new players. He then rejoined the practice squad.
Time with the Oakland Raiders
In September 2013, Marshall McFadden signed with the Oakland Raiders. He joined their practice squad.
With the St. Louis Rams
Marshall moved to the St. Louis Rams in October 2014. He was added to their main team roster. He played with the Rams until September 2015, when he was released from the team.
Playing in Canada
After his time in the NFL, Marshall McFadden played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the Toronto Argonauts in 2016.
Life After Football: NASCAR
After his football career, Marshall McFadden found a new passion in NASCAR racing. He became a member of a pit crew. A pit crew is a team of people who quickly service a race car during a pit stop. This includes changing tires and refueling.
Working with Race Teams
Marshall has worked for different NASCAR teams. He was part of the pit crew for Jeremy Clements Racing. As of 2025, he works as a "jackman" for Trackhouse Racing. A jackman is a key member of the pit crew. Their job is to lift the car with a jack so the tires can be changed quickly. He works with driver Ross Chastain.
