Keelan Marion is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies, the BYU Cougars and the Miami Hurricanes. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Falcons in 2026.
Early life
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
UConn
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.[4]
BYU
Marion transferred to play for the BYU Cougars.[5] In his first season with the Cougars in 2023, he notched 20 receptions for 216 yards and added three rushing touchdowns and 19 kick returns for 393 yards.[6] In week 3 of the 2024 season, Marion returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a win over Wyoming.[7] In week 11, he returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown versus in-state rivals Utah.[8] For his performance on the season, Marion was named second-team all-Big 12 Conference and first-team all-American.[9]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+5⁄8 in (1.82 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 30+7⁄8 in (0.78 m) | 8+5⁄8 in (0.22 m) | 6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1.89 m) | 4.56 s | 1.62 s | 2.67 s | 4.19 s | 6.97 s | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) | 6 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Marion was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons after the 2026 NFL draft.[12]
References
- ↑ Anthony, Mike (December 16, 2022). "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 (November 17, 2019). "2020 Prep WR Keelan Marion talks UConn offer, upcoming visit". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Harper, Mitch (May 18, 2023). "BYU Football Adds WR Keelan Marion From Transfer Portal". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- 1 2 Aldam, Will (April 20, 2023). "UConn's Keelan Marion enters transfer portal as Huskies lose second wide receiver in two days". CT Insider. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ↑ McDonald, Ryan (May 18, 2023). "BYU football gets commitment from UConn transfer WR Keelan Marion". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ↑ McCann, Dave (July 8, 2024). "Keelan Marion undeterred by BYU's 'outside' expectations. Here's why". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ↑ McCann, Dave (September 16, 2024). "Keelan Marion's noise quiets the armchair kick returners". Deseret News. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Tripp, Tanner (November 10, 2024). "Keelan Marion Takes Kickoff To The House To Give BYU The Lead Over Utah". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ↑ Tripp, Tanner (December 11, 2024). "BYU Football KR Keelan Marion Earns All-American Recognition". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Keelan Marion College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Keelan Marion RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ McElhaney, Tori (May 7, 2026). "Atlanta Falcons sign 14 undrafted free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved May 8, 2026.