Vincent Marshall facts for kids
| Jackson State Tigers | |
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| Position: | Wide receivers coach |
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| Born: | November 12, 1983 Ennis, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) |
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| College: | Houston (2002–2006) |
| Undrafted: | 2007 |
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Vincent Marshall, born on November 12, 1983, is an American football coach. He used to play as a wide receiver in professional football. Currently, he is the wide receivers coach for Jackson State University, a role he started in 2024.
Marshall played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for teams like the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He also had a short time with the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL) in 2007. Before turning pro, Marshall played college football for the University of Houston.
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College Football Career
Vincent Marshall played college football for the University of Houston from 2002 to 2006. He was a talented wide receiver for the team.
College Achievements
In 2004, Marshall was recognized as a Second-Team All-C-USA player. The next year, in 2005, he was named First-Team All-C-USA as a wide receiver. He also earned Third-Team All-C-USA honors as a punt returner that same year. In 2006, he again made the Second-Team All-C-USA list.
Marshall finished his college career as the University of Houston's all-time leader in catches (receptions) and receiving yards. He was also third in the school's history for touchdown catches.
Professional Football Career
After his college career, Vincent Marshall tried out for professional football teams.
Atlanta Falcons
Even though he was not chosen in the 2007 NFL Draft, Marshall signed with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was with the team for a short time before being released in September 2007.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Later in 2007, Marshall joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was part of the team that won the 95th Grey Cup championship that year, which is a big achievement in Canadian football.
Calgary Stampeders
In 2009, Marshall signed with another CFL team, the Calgary Stampeders.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On January 19, 2010, Marshall signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he continued his professional playing career.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Vincent Marshall began a new career as a football coach.
Early Coaching Roles
- In 2012, Marshall became the defensive backs coach for SAGU.
- In 2013, he coached defensive backs at Seguin High School.
- From 2014 to 2015, Marshall worked as a graduate assistant for Bowling Green.
College Coaching Positions
- In 2016, Marshall was hired as an offensive quality control coach for Syracuse.
- In 2017, he returned to his alma mater, the University of Houston, as an analyst.
- In 2018, Marshall coached running backs for Missouri Southern for one year.
- In 2020, he became the wide receivers coach for Southern.
- From 2021 to 2023, Marshall was the special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach for Norfolk State.
- Since 2024, Vincent Marshall has been the wide receivers coach for Jackson State.
