Marcus Freeman (linebacker)

For the American football tight end, see Marcus Freeman (tight end).

Marcus Freeman

Marcus Freeman at Wright-Patterson AFB
Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: January 10, 1986 (1986-01-10) (age 25)
Place of birth: Huber Heights, Ohio
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	Weight: 239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
College: Ohio State
NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 5 / Pick: 154
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
Chicago Bears (2009)* Buffalo Bills (2009)* Houston Texans (2009) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
2× Second-team All-Big 10
Career NFL statistics as of 2009
Tackles	--
Sacks	--
Interceptions	--

Marcus Freeman (born January 10, 1986) is the linebackers coach for Kent State University^[1] and is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at The Ohio State.

Freeman has also been a member of the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans.

Early years

Freeman was rated as one of the top three overall prospects in Ohio as a senior and named to the Parade All-America team. He was credited with 127 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior. He totaled 152 tackles, including 29 behind the line of scrimmage, and eight sacks as a junior Freeman was a four-year starter and a two-time first-team All-Ohio selection. He also ran track, competing in the 4×100-meter relay and throwing the shot and discus.

College career

Attended The Ohio State (2004–08), appearing in 51 games (37 starts) over the course of his career. He started 26 games at weak-side linebacker and 11 games at strong-side linebacker and was a two-time Second-team All-Big Ten selection. He finished his career 19th on the school’s all-time tackle list with 268 stops (140 solo) and was credited with 21.5 TFLs, 6.0 sacks, 15 PBUs, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

In 2008 he started all 13 games linebacker position He was a Second-team All-Big Ten selection, finishing with 84 tackles (39 solo) and added 9.5 TFLs, 4 PBUs, 1 fumble recovery and 3.5 sacks. Also named Academic All-Big Ten. In 2007 he was a second-year starting linebacker and a part of three special units and was Second-team All-Big Ten after he totaled 109 tackles 9.5 TFL, 5 PBU. In 2006 he made 71 stops, played 13 games and started 11 at linebacker and was second on the team with six pass break-ups and two interceptions. In 2005 he redshirted. In 2004 he finished his rookie season with four tackles, recording one solo stop and three assists, in 13 games.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measureables[2]
Height	Weight	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20 ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6-0 *	239 *	4.51 *	1.53 *	2.72 *	4.08**	6.06**	37" *	9'05" *	30*	23 *
* represents NFL Combine

Chicago Bears

Freeman was drafted in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. He was waived on September 4, 2009.

Buffalo Bills

Freeman was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad on September 22. He later was released in early October.

Houston Texans

Freeman signed with the Houston Texans on November 4.

Retirement

On May 1, 2010, Freeman retired due to an enlarged heart condition. He is now a quality control assistant coach for his alma mater, the Ohio State Buckeyes.^[3]

References

1. ^ http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/fball/coaches/Marcus_Freeman
2. ^ Cowboys zone.com
3. ^ Biggs, Brad (May 1, 2010). "Freeman still giving his all to football". Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0502-marcus-freeman-bears-chicago-20100501,0,60507.story. Retrieved 2 May 2010. 

External links

• Chicago Bears bio
• Ohio State Buckeyes bio

Persondata
Name	Freeman, Marcus
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Date of birth	January 10, 1986
Place of birth	Huber Heights, Ohio
Date of death
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