Marquez Branson

Marquez Branson
No. 85
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1987-02-14) February 14, 1987
Palmdale, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
CollegeEast Mississippi CC (2005–2006)
Central Arkansas (2007–2008)
NFL draft2009: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marquez Branson (born February 14, 1987) is an American former football tight end. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009.[1] He played college football at Central Arkansas.[2]

Branson was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Branson was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad on October 28, 2010.[3] The team signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2011. He was waived on September 2, and re-signed to the Falcons' practice squad three days later.[4] On September 15, Branson was placed on the practice squad injured list.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Branson's pass-catching abilities drawing praise". The Daily Sentinel. Associated Press. July 31, 2010. pp. 4N, 6B. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Mike Klis (May 19, 2010). "Branson means business after earning promotion". The Denver Post. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Falcons sign TE Branson to practice squad". atlantafalcons.com. October 28, 2010. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "Falcons Add TE Branson to Practice Squad". atlantafalcons.com. September 5, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Falcons Replace Practice Squad TE Branson with TE Gallarda". atlantafalcons.com. September 15, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2024.