Keelan Marion
| BYU Cougars – No. 17 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class |  |
| Major | Geography |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Grayson High School |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Keelan Marion is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the BYU Cougars. He previously played for the UConn Huskies.
Early life and high school
[edit]Marion attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the UConn Huskies.[1][2]
College career
[edit]UConn
[edit]As a freshman in 2021, Marion started all 12 games for the Huskies and totaled 28 receptions for 474 yards and five touchdowns.[3] In 2022, he appeared in just five games after suffering a broken collarbone, finishing the year with four receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.[4] After the season, Marion entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
BYU
[edit]Marion transferred to play for the BYU Cougars.[6] In his first season with the Cougars in 2023, he notched 20 receptions for 216 yards, while also adding three rushing touchdowns and 19 kick returns for 393 yards.[7] In week 3 of the 2024 season, Marion returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a win over Wyoming.[8] In week 11, he returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown versus in-state rivals Utah.[9] For his performance on the season, Marion was named second-team all-Big 12 Conference and first-team all-American.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Anthony, Mike. "UConn football's Keelan Marion back from injury, ready for Myrtle Beach Bowl: 'Journey means a lot'". CT Insider. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ O'Leary, Richard. "2020 Prep WR Keelan Marion talks UConn offer, upcoming visit". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Harper, Mitch. "BYU Football Adds WR Keelan Marion From Transfer Portal". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Aldam, Will. "UConn's Keelan Marion enters transfer portal as Huskies lose second wide receiver in two days". CT Insider. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Arruda, Jose. "UConn wide receiver Keelan Marion enters transfer portal". Hartford Courant. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ McDonald, Ryan. "BYU football gets commitment from UConn transfer WR Keelan Marion". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ McCann, Dave. "Keelan Marion undeterred by BYU's 'outside' expectations. Here's why". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ McCann, Dave. "Keelan Marion's noise quiets the armchair kick returners". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Tripp, Tanner. "Keelan Marion Takes Kickoff To The House To Give BYU The Lead Over Utah". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ^ Tripp, Tanner. "BYU Football KR Keelan Marion Earns All-American Recognition". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.