Cassius Marsh

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Cassius Marsh

| image = Cassius Marsh, UCLA Football 2012.jpg

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption = Marsh with the UCLA Bruins in 2012

| current_team =

| number = 91, 55, 54, 49, 59

| position = Linebacker

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|7|7}}

| birth_place = Mission Hills, California, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 4

| weight_lbs = 254

| high_school = Oaks Christian School
(Westlake Village, California)

| college = UCLA

| draftyear = 2014

| draftround = 4

| draftpick = 108

| pastteams =

Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2017}})
San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2019}})
Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2020}})
Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2020}})
Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2020}})
Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2021}})

| highlights =

| statlabel1 = Total tackles

| statvalue1 = 181

| statlabel2 = Sacks

| statvalue2 = 15.0

| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles

| statvalue3 = 5

| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries

| statvalue4 = 2

| pfr = MarsCa00

}}

Cassius Lee Marsh Sr.{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=Cassius Marsh 'thankful for how good we have it here' after returning to Seahawks |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/aug/02/cassius-marsh-thankful-for-how-good-we-have-it-her/ |newspaper=The Seattle Times |date=August 2, 2019 |access-date=August 25, 2019}} (born July 7, 1992) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/05/10/seahawks-take-ucla-dt-cassius-marsh-with-pick-no-108-of-fourth-round/ |title=Seahawks take UCLA DL Cassius Marsh with pick No. 108 of fourth round | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times |access-date=May 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513011152/http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/05/10/seahawks-take-ucla-dt-cassius-marsh-with-pick-no-108-of-fourth-round/ |archive-date=May 13, 2014 |url-status=dead }} He also played for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears.

Early life

Marsh attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California.{{cite web | title=UCLA Profile | work=uclabruins.com | url=http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=208194828 }} He was a member of PrepStar Dream Team and Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100. He was ranked as 22nd defensive tackle prospect nationally by Tom Lemming/MaxPreps during high school. He was selected to the GoldenStatePreps.com All-State first-team and All-SoCal first-team. He was named CIF-SS All-Northwest Division co-Defensive Player of the Year in his junior season. He played in the U.S. Army All-America Game after high school. He recorded 83 tackles, 23 sacks, in his senior season at high school.

Rivals rated Marsh as a four-star prospect being the No. 4 defensive tackle, No. 6 prospect in the state of California, and the No. 33 prospect overall regardless of position. ESPN recruiting rated Marsh as a three-star prospect being the No. 33 defensive tackle, and the No. 33 prospect in the state of California. 247 rated Cassius as a four-star prospect being the No. 11 defensive tackle, and the No. 142 overall prospect (No. 114 composite ranking) regardless of position. Scout.com rated Cassius as a four-star prospect as well. Many major college programs offered scholarships and, after committing to LSU, Marsh changed his mind and committed to UCLA so he would be closer to home.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}

College career

In December 2010, he was selected to the Rivals.com Pac-10 Conference All-Freshman team in his freshman season.{{cite web|title=Three Bruins Named To Rivals.com Pac-10 All-Freshman Team |work=uclabruins.com |url=http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=207896539 |access-date=December 16, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302085038/http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=207896539 |archive-date=March 2, 2014 }}{{cite web | title=Rivals.com Pac-10 all-freshman team | work=rivals.com | url=https://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1165251 | access-date=December 15, 2010 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216120803/http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1165251 | archive-date=December 16, 2010 }} He was winner of UCLA's John Boncheff Jr. Memorial Award for Rookie of the Year in his freshman season.{{Cite web |date=2011-01-19 |title=UCLA football team award winners |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles/ucla/post/_/id/4423/ucla-football-team-award-winners |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 4

| weight = 252

| dash = 4.89

| ten split = 1.66

| twenty split =

| shuttle = 4.25

| cone drill = 7.08

| vertical = 32

| broad ft = 9

| broad in = 0

| bench = 14

| arm span = 32¾

| hand span = 9½

| wonderlic =

| note = All values from NFL Combine{{cite web|title=Cassius Marsh Combine Profile|url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/cassius-marsh?id=2543868|work=NFL.com|access-date=August 21, 2019}}

}}

=Seattle Seahawks (first stint)=

File:Cassius Marsh.jpg

Marsh was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round, 108th overall, in the 2014 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Seahawks select defensive end Cassius Marsh|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2014/05/10/seahawks-select-defensive-end-cassius-marsh|author=Farnsworth, Clare|website=Seahawks.com|date=May 10, 2014|access-date=July 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032441/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2014/05/10/seahawks-select-defensive-end-cassius-marsh|archive-date=September 3, 2017|url-status=dead}} He was signed to a four-year contract on May 19, 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/seattle-seahawks-sign-4th-round-pick-cassius-marsh-2-others-from-rookie-minicamp/|title=Seattle Seahawks sign 4th-round pick Cassius Marsh, 2 others from rookie minicamp|work=Fox News|date=May 19, 2014}} Marsh recorded the first sack and first forced fumble of his NFL career against the Miami Dolphins in the season opener on September 11, 2016.

=New England Patriots=

On September 2, 2017, the Seahawks traded Marsh to the New England Patriots in exchange for the Patriots' fifth- and seventh-round selections in the 2018 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Patriots acquire DE Cassius Marsh from Seattle|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-acquire-de-cassius-marsh-seattle|website=Patriots.com|date=September 2, 2017}} Week 1 on September 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs his blown coverage resulted in a 78-yard Kareem Hunt touchdown reception. On October 22, he blocked a field goal in a game versus the Atlanta Falcons.{{cite web |title=Game Log - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons, October 22, 2017 |url=https://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017102212/2017/REG7/falcons@patriots |website=NFL.com |access-date=22 October 2019}} On November 21 the Patriots waived Marsh.{{cite web|title=Patriots sign DL Eric Lee from Buffalo Practice Squad; Waived DE Cassius Marsh|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/11/21/patriots-sign-dl-eric-lee-buffalo-practice-squad-release-de-cassius-marsh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503012732/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/11/21/patriots-sign-dl-eric-lee-buffalo-practice-squad-release-de-cassius-marsh|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 3, 2018|website=Patriots.com|date=November 21, 2017}} Marsh has since expressed criticism of Bill Belichick's coaching methods. A report in 2018 said that Marsh had a locker room “tirade” and temper tantrum over playing time at halftime when the Patriots were leading 17–0 in Mexico City versus the Oakland Raiders. He was released two days later.{{Cite web |last=Breer |first=Albert |date=2018-06-04 |title=Adam Gase, Dolphins reset; More NFL news and notes |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/06/04/nfl-minicamps-dolphins-ryan-tannehill-patriots-tom-brady-rob-gronkowski-aaron-donald-khalil-mack-contracts |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}

=San Francisco 49ers=

Marsh was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers a day after being released by the Patriots.{{cite web|title=49ers Claim DL Cassius Marsh off Waivers|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Claim-DL-Cassius-Marsh-off-Waivers/16d99788-91af-4ae9-8dd2-70f460479e19?sf174076018=1|website=49ers.com|date=November 22, 2017}} On February 7, 2018, Marsh signed a two-year contract extension with the 49ers.{{cite web|title=49ers Re-sign DL Cassius Marsh to a Two-year Deal|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Re-sign-DL-Cassius-Marsh-to-a-Two-year-Deal/d4fb86c3-e2af-4eda-8e10-49e0d6a8c935|website=49ers.com|date=February 7, 2018}}

In 2018, Marsh played in 16 games with three starts, recording a career-high 38 combined tackles and 5.5 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Cassius Marsh 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsCa00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}

On March 15, 2019, Marsh was released by the 49ers.{{cite web|title=49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-a-series-of-roster-moves-x9677|website=49ers.com|date=March 15, 2019}}

=Seattle Seahawks (second stint)=

On April 4, 2019, Marsh signed with the Seahawks.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Defensive Ends Cassius Marsh & Nate Orchard|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-defensive-ends-cassius-marsh-nate-orchard|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=April 4, 2019}} He was released on August 31, 2019.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 31, 2019}}

=Arizona Cardinals=

On September 1, 2019, Marsh signed with the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Bolster Pass Rush With Cassius Marsh Addition|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-bolster-pass-rush-with-cassius-marsh-addition|author=Odegard, Kyle|website=AZCardinals.com|date=September 1, 2019}}

=Jacksonville Jaguars=

Marsh signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 6, 2020.{{cite news |author=Griffis, Daniel |title=Jaguars make it official with CB Rashaan Melvin, DE Cassius Marsh |url=https://jaguarswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/06/nfl-free-agency-jaguars-make-it-official-with-cb-rashaan-melvin-de-cassius-marsh/ |website=USA Today |date=April 6, 2020 |access-date=April 7, 2020}} He was released on October 15, 2020.{{cite news |author=Alper, Josh |title=Jaguars release Cassius Marsh |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/15/jaguars-release-cassius-marsh/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=October 15, 2020 |access-date=October 30, 2020}}

=Indianapolis Colts=

On October 24, 2020, Marsh was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.{{cite web|title=Colts Sign DE Cassius Marsh To Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/cassius-marsh-roster-moves-practice-squad-defensive-end|website=Colts.com|date=October 24, 2020}} He was elevated to the active roster on November 12, November 21, and November 28 for the team's weeks 10, 11, and 12 games against the Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, and Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.{{cite news |title=Colts Elevate DE Cassius Marsh To Active Roster |url=https://www.colts.com/news/cassius-marsh-roster-moves-tennessee-titans-week-10-2020 |website=Colts.com |date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=December 17, 2020}}{{cite news |title=Colts Elevate C Joey Hunt, DE Cassius Marsh And DT Rob Windsor To Active Roster For Packers Game |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-elevate-c-joey-hunt-de-cassius-marsh-and-dt-rob-windsor-to-active-roster-f |website=Colts.com |date=November 21, 2020 |access-date=December 17, 2020}}{{cite news |title=Colts Place RB Jonathan Taylor On Reserve/COVID-19 List; C Ryan Kelly Downgraded To Out Against Titans |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-ryan-kelly-ashton-dulin-covid-19-reserve-tennessee-titans |website=Colts.com |date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=December 17, 2020 |archive-date=December 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225130251/https://www.colts.com/news/jonathan-taylor-ryan-kelly-ashton-dulin-covid-19-reserve-tennessee-titans |url-status=dead }}

=Pittsburgh Steelers=

On December 9, 2020, Marsh was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers off the Colts' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Roster moves continue for the Steelers|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/roster-moves-continue-for-the-steelers|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=December 9, 2020}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on January 2, 2021,{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Steelers make multiple roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x4944 |website=Steelers.com |date=January 2, 2021 |access-date=February 15, 2021 |archive-date=February 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223125326/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x4944 |url-status=dead }} and activated five days later.{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Steelers activate Ebron and Marsh |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-activate-ebron-and-marsh |website=Steelers.com |date=January 7, 2021 |access-date=February 15, 2021}}

On March 24, 2021, Marsh was re-signed by the Steelers to a one-year contract.{{cite news |author=Varley, Teresa |title=Steelers sign Haeg, Killebrew and Marsh |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-haeg-killebrew-and-marsh |website=Steelers.com |date=March 24, 2021 |access-date=March 24, 2021}} He was released on August 31, 2021.{{cite web|title=Steelers make moves to get to 53|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-makes-moves-to-get-to-53|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=August 31, 2021}}

=Chicago Bears=

On November 3, 2021, Marsh was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. On November 19, 2021, Marsh was signed to the active roster.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Bears add Irvin, Marsh; put Trevathan on IR|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-add-irvin-marsh-put-trevathan-on-ir|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=November 19, 2021}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 10.{{Cite web |last=Barbieri |first=Alyssa |date=December 10, 2021 |title=Bears sign OLB Bruce Irvin to active roster, place OLB Cassius Marsh on IR |url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/10/bears-roster-moves-bruce-irvin-cassius-marsh-packers-week-14/ |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=USA Today |department=Bears Wire}}

Personal life

File:Dana Fischer and Cassius Marsh at Grand Prix Phoenix.jpg in early 2020]]

Marsh is the son of Curtis Marsh Sr. and the half-brother of Curtis Marsh Jr. Marsh's father, a wide receiver who played college football at Utah, was drafted in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Curtis Sr. played two seasons for the Jaguars and one for the Pittsburgh Steelers before going to the Canadian Football League, where he was an All-Star in 2000. Curtis Jr. played college football at Utah State; he was a running back for the 2007 and 2008 seasons before moving to defensive back for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Curtis Jr. was selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Marsh is an avid Magic: The Gathering player and owns decks whose total value was more than $20,000.{{Cite web |last=Jenks |first=Jayson |date=November 9, 2016 |title=Seahawks' Cassius Marsh has $20,000 worth of 'Magic: The Gathering' cards stolen from his car |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-lb-cassius-marsh-has-20000-worth-of-magic-the-gathering-cards-stolen-from-his-car/ |access-date=November 11, 2016 |newspaper=The Seattle Times}} He also co-founded and co-owns the local game store Cash Cards Unlimited with his business partner Nick Nugwynne where he sells trading card game and hobby products.

Marsh was also one of the first investors in popular video gifting app Cameo.