Marcus Tucker

Marcus Tucker
No. 15
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1992-06-24) June 24, 1992 (age 32)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Grand Blanc
(Grand Blanc, Michigan)
College:Northern Michigan
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marcus Tucker (born June 24, 1992) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Northern Michigan and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Tucker signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2016.[1] During the 2016 preseason, Tucker caught three passes for 23 yards. He was waived by the Steelers on September 3, 2016.[2] On November 8, 2016, he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad.[3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 24, 2017.[4]

On September 2, 2017, Tucker was waived by the Steelers, and was then signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 16, 2018.[7]

On September 1, 2018, Tucker was waived by the Steelers.[8]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tucker re-signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 2, 2021.[9]

Coaching career

On June 21, 2023, Tucker was named head varsity football coach of the Westwood Patriots, a high school residing in Ishpeming, MI. The school is approx 17 miles west of Northern Michigan University, where Tucker played college football. Tucker replaced Jacob Wolf, who went 5-5 in his lone year as varsity football coach. Tucker is the first African American coach in the school's history.

References

  1. ^ "Steelers Make Roster Moves". Steelers.com. May 9, 2016. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Labriola, Bob (September 3, 2016). "Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  3. ^ DeArdo, Bryan (November 8, 2016). "Steelers sign WR Marcus Tucker to practice squad on Tuesday". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "11 players signed to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Steelers trim roster to 53". Steelers.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018.
  6. ^ "Steelers announce practice squad". Steelers.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on November 23, 2017.
  7. ^ "Hilton signed to extension". Steelers.com. January 16, 2018. Archived from the original on May 12, 2018.
  8. ^ "Steelers reduce roster to 53". Steelers.com. September 1, 2018.
  9. ^ "Tiger-Cats re-sign wide receivers Acklin, Tucker and Marshall". TiCats.ca. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.