Richard Marshall (defensive back)
Richard Thomas Marshall is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft. Marshall also played for the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, and San Diego Chargers.
Early life
Marshall attended Alain Leroy Locke Senior High School in Los Angeles, California and won All-League and All-CIF honors.Professional career
Carolina Panthers
During his rookie season, Marshall played in portions of all 16 games. Marshall spent the first part of his career in the nickelback role, playing behind Chris Gamble and Ken Lucas. After the 2008 playoff season, Ken Lucas was released from the team, thus promoting Richard Marshall to the starting lineup.The NFL Network voted a play by Marshall as the "Number 1 play of the 2008 preseason". The play involved Marshall intercepting a fake field goal flick from the holder to the kicker and running it back for a touchdown.