Marquis Floyd

Marquis Floyd (born March 17, 1980) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tennessee Valley Vipers as a street free agent in 2004. He played college football at West Georgia.

Floyd has also played for the Rio Grande Valley Dorados, San Jose SaberCats, Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Rattlers.

Early years

Floyd attended Monroe Area High School where he was a four sport athlete. He played football, baseball, basketball and track. Floyd was the MVP of the basketball team his junior year and senior years. He won the 'Best Sprinter' award from his track team and 'Best Outfielder' honor for baseball.

College career

Floyd attended the University of West Georgia, where he was a three-time American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American. He led the Braves in interceptions in each of his last three seasons and holds the school record for career interceptions with 19. Floyd recorded 231 tackles, 164 solo during his four seasons. He holds the school's all-time punt return yards record with 982 on 125 returns. Floyd ended his college career participating in the 2003 Cactus Bowl Division II all-star classic in Kingsville, Texas. Floyd was named Team MVP his senior year.