Jordan Marshall (American football)

Jordan Marshall (born November 2, 2005) is an American football running back for the Michigan Wolverines.

Jordan Marshall
Michigan Wolverines – No. 23
PositionRunning back
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born: (2005-11-02) November 2, 2005 (age 19)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolMoeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Career highlights and awards

High school career

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Marshall attended Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a junior in 2022, he was selected as the Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year, tallying 1,951 rushing yards, 364 receiving yards and 33 total touchdowns.[2] As a senior, in 13 games he rushed for 1,550 yards and 17 touchdowns, as well as had 30 receptions for 394 yards and an additional four touchdowns. Following the season, he received the 2023 Ohio Mr. Football Award.[3] He finished his high school career with 4,787 total rushing yards.[4][5] He was rated a four-star recruit, ranked as the No. 4 running back and the No. 78 overall player in the country in 247Sports composite rankings.[6] He had offers from numerous schools, including Ohio State, Michigan State, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. In March 2023, he announced his commitment to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines.[2]

University of Michigan

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In June 2024, Marshall enrolled at the University of Michigan. In his freshman season, he had eight carries for 20 yards in the regular season. On December 31, 2024, Marshall got his first career start in the ReliaQuest Bowl against No. 11 Alabama, tallying 100 yards on 23 carries.[7][8] As a result, he received the most valuable player award.[9] After the bowl game, Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore called Marshall "a special back" whose hard work "makes him different."[10]

References

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  1. ^ Kingsley, Noah (December 31, 2024). "Jordan Marshall breaks through to earn ReliaQuest Bowl MVP in first start". michigandaily.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Ryan Ford (March 22, 2024). "Wolverines add four-star Ohio RB Jordan Marsahll for 2024". Detroit Free Press. p. B2 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Mike Dyer (December 2, 2023). "Moeller's Jordan Marshall Takes Home Mr. Football". The Marion Star. p. B1 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Moeller's Jordan Marshall is Ohio Mr. Football". ohsaa.org. November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Dyer, Mike (November 30, 2023). "Moeller High School senior running back Jordan Marshall named Ohio Mr. Football". wcpo.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  6. ^ "Jordan Marshall Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.
  7. ^ Angelique S. Chengelis. "No Mullings or Edwards? No worries as Michigan's Marshall rushes for 100 vs. Alabama". The Detroit News.
  8. ^ Aaron McCann (January 1, 2025). "Michigan RB Jordan Marshall has coming out party in bowl win over Alabama". Mlive.com.
  9. ^ "Michigan football true freshman earns ReliaQuest Bowl MVP". SI.com. December 31, 2024.
  10. ^ Brock Heilig (December 31, 2024). "Sherrone Moore lauds MVP Jordan Marshall: 'Gonna be a special back'". Michigan Rivals.