Chiefs Select CB Marcus Maxey in Round 5

Apr 30, 2006, 12:43:16 PM

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEAD COACH LARRY COKER
QUOTES ON CB MARCUS MAXEY
“Marcus really came on for us. He has great speed. He doesn’t have quite the mobility of a Kelly Jennings or a Devin Hester, but he’s very physical player once he gets the opportunity. He can start in the NFL, and can certainly play in the nickel, dime and quarter packages, and he does a great job on special teams.“


CORNERBACK
MIAMI (FLA.)
6-0 192
NAVASOTA, TX

Maxey was an excellent special teams player during his first three seasons at Miami, but was asked to fill very big shoes as a senior by replacing perennial All-American, Antrel Rolle, at right cornerback. His physical style of play was a perfect blend for the coverage skills of left cornerback Tim Jennings. The pair consistently shut down the opposition’s passing game, as the Hurricanes led the nation in pass defense (152.17 ypg) and pass efficiency defense (89.48 rating) in 2005.

Maxey was named a utility back on the prestigious “Super Team” of top Texas talent by Texas Football magazine prior to the 2000 season, recognizing that state’s top 22 players at any position. The Navasota High School defender was a three-time first-team All-Area and All-District selection and also played wide receiver as a senior.

Marcus was rated among the Texas Top 50 prospects by Prep Star and named Texas Top 100 by the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. The two-time All-District defensive back recorded 78 tackles as a senior in 2000. He also totaled 60 tackles, four interceptions and forced four fumbles in 1999 as a junior. After redshirting at Miami in 2001, Maxey played in eleven games as a reserve free safety in 2002. He posted four tackles with a stop behind the line of scrimmage. He saw action at cornerback and safety, but appeared mostly on special teams. He produced 13 tackles (6 solos) and recovered a fumble.

In 2004, Maxey started four times at nickel back. He collected 21 tackles (9 solos) with a fumble recovery and three pass deflections. Marcus graduated in May 2005, as he finally was given an opportunity to start. He lined up at right cornerback, delivering 37 tackles (23 solos) with two stops for losses. He also intercepted two passes and deflected four others.

In 46 games at Miami, Maxey started fifteen times. He finished with 75 tackles (40 solos) and three stops for losses of 12 yards. Marcus was credited with a pair of quarterback pressures and two fumble recoveries. He deflected seven passes and gained 32 yards on two interception returns.

CAREER NOTES
Has experience at right cornerback, nickel back and free safety…He is a solid special teams player, recording seventeen tackles with that unit during his first two years with the team.

2005 SEASON
Played in twelve games, starting eleven contests at right cornerback…Recorded 37 tackles (23 solos) with two stops for losses of 6 yards and one quarterback pressure…Deflected four passes and intercepted two others for 32 yards in returns.

2004 SEASON
Played in every game, starting at nickel back vs. Louisiana Tech, Houston, Louisville and North Carolina State…Finished with 21 tackles (9 solos)…Recovered a fumble and deflected three passes.

2004 GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Tallied four tackles vs. Florida State…Deflected a pass and recovered a fumble vs. Louisiana Tech…Collected three tackles and knocked down a pass vs. North Carolina State…Added a season-high five tackles vs. North Carolina.

2003 SEASON
Played in twelve games as a nickel back and free safety, but saw the bulk of his action on special teams…Recorded 13 tackles (6 solos)…Had a quarterback pressure and one fumble recovery vs. East Carolina…Totaled a season-high four tackles on special teams vs. Temple…Added a pair of stops vs. Syracuse…Had three tackles vs. Florida State in the Orange Bowl.

2002 SEASON
Appeared in eleven games as a reserve free safety, collecting four tackles (2 solos) with a stop for a 6-yard loss.

2001 SEASON
Redshirted as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Navasota (Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach Robert Perkins… Named a utility back on the prestigious “Super Team” of top Texas talent by Texas Football magazine prior to the 2000 season, recognizing that state’s top 22 players at any position….Three-time first-team All-Area and All-District selection and also played wide receiver as a senior…Rated among the Texas Top 50 prospects by Prep Star and named Texas Top 100 by the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal…The two-time All-District defensive back recorded 78 tackles as a senior in 2000…Totaled 60 tackles, four interceptions and forced four fumbles in 1999 as a junior.

PERSONAL
Graduated in May 2005 with a degree in Psychology…Presently pursuing a second degree in Criminology…Son of Katherine Maxey…Born 2/02/83…Resides in Navasota, Texas.