Justin Marcellus

Justin Marcellus

Player Profile

Hometown:
Aledo, Texas

High School:
Aledo

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 257

Position:
TE

Birthdate:
02/08/1983

Experience:
3L

Athletic player who the Bobcats are looking to make a comeback from a first-game knee injury last season ... athletic and strong player who can bench press 400+ ... can play a multitude of positions ... worked hard in the spring ... tough player who has good leadership skills ... very bright student-athlete who was an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient ... is a walk-on to the Bobcat program.

2004: Suffered a season-ending knee injury after starting the first game of the season against Angelo State ... returned to the Bobcat program after sitting out the 2003 season when the previous coaching staff utilized a spread offense.

2002: Caught three passes for 20 yards, two coming against Minnesota ... also had one carry for two yards during the season.

2001: Was thrust into playing time as a true freshman walk-on ... earned extensive playing time after starter Brian Forshee went out with an ankle injury ... caught two passes for 14 yards during the year ... one reception came in the Missouri game ... other catch came against Stephen F. Austin.

Aledo High School: Earned a pair of letters for Coach Tim Buchanon at Aledo High School ... helped team to a an 11-1 record as a senior, playing both on the offensive line as well as at defensive end ... was an All-District 11-3A selection as an offensive lineman ... Aledo was bi-district champions in 2000, area champions in 1999 and won a state title in 1998 ... also a member and lettered for Aledo's powerlifting team.

Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1983 in Fort Worth ... son of Kim Malley ... is an exercise and sports science major and also pursuing a minor in criminal justice.