Penn State Snapshot Profile: No. 8 Marquis Wilson
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One of the do-it-all’s on the team, Marquis Wilson enters his senior year with the hope he can continue to be a difference-maker.
The corner and utility man for the Penn State Nittany Lions has seen his role grow every year. While his production may not be much on paper, what he does for the team is immeasurable. His work in pass coverage is consistent, the work he does on special teams is important, and he even gets involved in the offense when things get crazy.
James Franklin has really capitalized on getting top-end recruits but they aren’t always as flexible with helping out both sides of the ball. Players like Wilson are what make the team complete and are worth rooting for. Without them, the small things wouldn’t get done and Franklin and his team would have more issues on their hands.
Preseason Player Profile
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Hometown: Windsor, Connecticut
Ht: 6-0
Wt: 175 lb
247Sports Composite Ranking
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[3-stars] | [No. 41 cornerback] | [No. 4 overall in Connecticut]
Class in 2021: RS Junior
Career Stats
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Defense
Year | G | Solo | Total | Sacks | TFL | FF | FR | INT |
2019 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
2020 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Offense
Year | G | Rec | Yards | Avg. | TD |
2021 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 |
Depth Chart Overview
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It was talked about above but to really discuss his depth chart situation would be complex. He is a do-it-all for the Nittany Lions, his work on both sides of the ball make him having to be relied upon at a moments notice. All game you can catch Wilson zooming around field, even if he doesn’t appear in the box score.
