Marquel Blackwell
Marquel Blackwell is a former American football quarterback and the former running backs coach for the University of South Carolina.
High school and college career
After playing for Lakewood High School and Dixie Hollins High School in Pinellas County, Florida and leading Dixie to the 5A tate championship game his junior season, Blackwell was the quarterback at the University of South Florida for four seasons. Blackwell became a starter three games into his redshirt freshman season and led South Florida to a 30–12 mark during the Bulls' move from Division I-AA to I-A in 2001. During his college career from 1999 to 2002, he threw for 9,108 yards and 57 touchdowns, and had 1,235 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. He set most of the school's individual passing records during his time as quarterback; as of 2009, he is also the Bulls' No. 6 career rusher and No. 3 in rushing touchdowns.Professional career
New York Jets
Blackwell entered the 2003 NFL draft but was not drafted. He signed with the New York Jets as a rookie free agent but only saw playing time in 1 preseason game in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. Blackwell threw for two touchdowns and 111 yards in the first half. He was the Jets' No. 2 QB in week one of the regular season, only to be cut again after week 1 when Martin returned.Tampa Bay Storm
Blackwell had a brief stint, but did not even appear, in the Arena Football League with the Tampa Bay Storm.Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 2004, Blackwell signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Montreal Alouettes
In 2005, Blackwell signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.Alabama Steeldogs
In 2006, Blackwell signed with the Alabama Steeldogs of the Arena Football 2, where former Dixie and USF teammate Glenn Davis served as assistant coach.Blackwell was inducted into the USF Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.