Marcus Knight

For the Anglican priest, see Marcus Knight (priest). For the cartoonist, see Mark Knight.

Marcus Larae Knight (born June 19, 1978) is an American football coach and former wide receiver who is currently the wide receivers coach at Ball State University. He played college football at Michigan and professionally as a wide receiver and kick returner for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL and wide receiver and defensive back for the Philadelphia Soul and Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League.

Marcus Knight

Ball State Cardinals
Position:	Wide receivers coach
Personal information
Born:	(1978-06-19) June 19, 1978 (age 45) Sylacauga, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:	B.B. Comer (Sylacauga, Alabama)
College:	Michigan
Undrafted:	2000
Career history
As a player:
Oakland Raiders (2000–2002) Amsterdam Admirals (2003) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004) Philadelphia Soul (2005–2006) Columbus Destroyers (2006–2007)
As a coach:
Valparaiso (2008–2011) Wide receivers Northern Michigan (2012–2016) Wide receivers / Recruiting coordinator Central Michigan (2017–2018) Wide receivers Indiana State (2019–2020) Running backs Ball State (2021) Wide receivers
Career highlights and awards
AP National Champion (1997) John F. Maulbetsch Award (1997)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 3 Receiving yards: 26 TDs: 0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR · ArenaFan.com

Marcus Knight retired from playing in 2008 and was hired by Valparaiso University as the wide receivers coach.

Knight's nephew, Zelous Wheeler, is a professional baseball player.^[1]

References

1. Martin, Grant (February 25, 2011). "Long shots, high hopes: Zelous Wheeler". JSOnline. Retrieved March 26, 2014.

External links

• Marcus Knight on Twitter
• Indiana State biography