Marlowe Wax
_03.jpg) Wax with the Syracuse Orange in 2024 | |
| No. 58 – Los Angeles Chargers | |
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 13, 2002 |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mount Saint Joseph (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| College: | Syracuse (2020–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Marlowe Wax is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Syracuse Orange.
Early life and high school
[edit]Wax attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Syracuse Orange over other offers from schools such as Pittsburgh, Kent State, East Carolina, Marshall, Toledo, and Temple.[1]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2020, Wax tallied 33 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, and three sacks in 11 games.[2] In 2021, he totaled 60 tackles with nine going for a loss, five sacks, and a forced fumble.[3] In week 11 of the 2022 season, Wax notched 14 tackles in a 19-9 loss to Pittsburgh.[4] During the 2022 season, he recorded 91 tackles with 10.5 going for a loss, four and a half sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries,[5] earning all-ACC honorable mention.[6] In 2023, Wax notched 110 tackles with 11.5 being for a loss, four sacks, and four forced fumbles, earning second-team all-ACC honors.[7] In the 2024 season opener, he recorded six tackles, a sack, and a forced fumbles in a win over Ohio.[8] In week 11, Wax recorded nine tackles a sack and a half, and the game-sealing forced fumble in a victory versus Virginia Tech.[9] During the 2024 season, he played in just eight games due to injury and finished with 44 tackles.[10] After the season, Wax declared for the 2025 NFL draft.[11]
Professional career
[edit]After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Wax signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Bailey, Stephen. "Syracuse football recruiting: 3-star Maryland RB Marlowe Wax commits". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Pregler, Andrew. "Get to Know Your Orange Man: #32, LB Marlowe Wax". Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Haller, Steve. "Get to Know Your Orange Man: #2, LB Marlowe Wax". Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ O'Brien, Henry. "MAN IN THE MIDDLE: Marlowe Wax has transformed into a cornerstone for SU's defense". The Daily Orange. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ McAlister, Mike. "Marlowe Wax 2022 Season Highlights". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Leiker, Emily. "Marlowe Wax will return to Syracuse for 2023 after leading team in tackles this season". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Syracuse's leading tackler Marlowe Wax will return to Orange for fifth season". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Leiker, Emily. "Marlowe Wax was presented 2 options for his recovery: 'It was kind of a no brainer'". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Leiker, Emily. "Syracuse football's Marlowe Wax receives ACC honor following first game back at Dome". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Grishon, Justin. "Syracuse LB Marlowe Wax signs with Chargers as undrafted free agent". The Daily Orange. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Carlson, Chris. "Why was linebacker Marlowe Wax's performance the best part of Pro Day for Syracuse football?". Syracuse.com. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Caleb. "Chargers strike gold in undrafted free agency as hidden gems Marlowe Wax and Raheim Sanders aim for roster glory". Motorcycle Sports. Retrieved May 3, 2025.