San Diego Athletics

USD: Second year peformer will compete for playing time with the defensive unit at defensive back... Last season played in all 11 games for the Toreros... In a reserve role at running back, totaled 20 carries for 59 yards... Personal-best 17 yards on 5 carries at Campbell... Ran back an 18 yard kickoff return in the team[apos]s home opener versus Marist... Totaled 10 tackles (7 assisted) in special team[apos]s coverage... Redshirted in 2007. High School: Prepped at nearby La Costa Canyon HS where he played for Coach Darrin Brown... Senior year team finished 9-3 and were crowned Palomar League champions... Earned Coaches Award and All-Palomar honors... Totaled 756 rushing yards and 182 receiving yards... Also lettered in track & field... Named Male Athlete of the Year. Personal: Born on September 13, 1988 in Torrance, CA... Parents are Lise & Bob Marquis of Encinitas, CA... Chose USD for location and winning football tradition... Also recruited by Dartmouth, Middlebury and Cornell... Enjoys spending time at the beach, surfing and playing tennis. Major: Business Administration.