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Marquis Raymon McBeath (born July 1985 in Pascagoula, Mississippi) is a former American football linebacker who played college football for the University of Mississippi, Pearl River Community College, and Louisiana Tech University. Known for his high school dominance in Mississippi and strong college career, McBeath’s professional aspirations were cut short due to a career-ending shoulder injury. He is currently a Senior Project Controls Consultant in the engineering industry.
Early life and high school
[edit]McBeath attended Moss Point High School in Mississippi, where he helped lead the Tigers to the 2000 MHSAA Class 5A State Championship. He was:
- First-Team All-State by The Clarion-Ledger
- Named to the Dandy Dozen and ranked No. 7 on their top recruits list
- Rated the No. 8 inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com
- Signed with Ole Miss on July 9, 2003
- Recorded 343 career tackles, 17 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, and 10 touchdowns
- Also lettered in tennis
- Son of Doreen and Vincent McBeath
According to Ole Miss Athletics: “Career statistics included 343 tackles, 17 QB sacks, 10 caused fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, 22 QB hurries, and one pass interception… Helped lead Moss Point High to 2000 5A state championship… Also lettered in tennis.”
College career
[edit]Ole Miss (2003–2004)
[edit]McBeath redshirted in 2003 during Ole Miss’s 10–3 season that ended with a Cotton Bowl victory. He appeared in four games in 2004. Following a coaching change from David Cutcliffe to Ed Orgeron, he left the program in 2005.
Pearl River Community College (2005)
[edit]McBeath transferred to PRCC and recorded a team-high 82 tackles, helping the Wildcats to a 13–1 season and state championship. He anchored a defense that finished second in the state in total defense.
Louisiana Tech (2006–2007)
[edit]In 2006, McBeath transferred to Louisiana Tech University. According to the HuskerMax roster, he earned the starting linebacker role and finished second on the team with 80 tackles. His senior year in 2007 was limited by a shoulder injury, but he still recorded 37 tackles and an interception against Colt Brennan of Hawaii.
Post-football career
[edit]McBeath graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and a minor in business administration. He was among the student-athletes who earned their degrees before their senior seasons, as reported by LSU Sports. He is currently a Senior Project Controls Consultant at Gleeds, USA, and is married with two children.
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