Marc Magro
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Born: | Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. | August 23, 1984
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 246 lb (112 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | West Virginia |
Position: | Linebacker |
Undrafted: | 2008 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Marc Anthony Magro (born August 23, 1984) is a former
Magro has also been a member of the
Early years
As a
College career
Magro enrolled at West Virginia University in 2003 and redshirted during the season.
In
In 2005, Magro played backup linebacker to Jay Henry. He recorded 41 tackles as a three-year sophomore, beginning with three in the Wofford victory. As Henry was injured in the game against East Carolina, Magro made nine tackles, two sacks, and forced two fumbles. Against Virginia Tech, Magro had 8 tackles and a tackle for a loss. He had a key seven-yard sack in the victory over UConn and in the 2006 Sugar Bowl, he had two tackles and recovered a fumble against the Georgia. He earned the Ideal Mountaineer Man Award at the end of the season from head coach Rich Rodriguez.
In
Magro earned the starting job in
Magro earned second-team all-
Professional career
Pre-draft
Magro worked out at West Virginia's Pro Day on March 13, 2008. His 28 bench reps was one of the top for any prospect for the
Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 1+5⁄8 in (1.87 m) |
244 lb (111 kg) |
4.85 s | 1.66 s | 2.81 s | 4.31 s | 7.07 s | 37 in (0.94 m) |
9 ft 8 in (2.95 m) |
28 reps | |||
All values from Pro Day.[3] |
St. Louis Rams
Magro went undrafted in the
Miami Dolphins
Magro was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins on October 6, 2008. The team released linebacker Tyson Smith to make room for Magro on the practice squad. Magro was released on October 14 and replaced by linebacker William Kershaw.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Magro was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 12, 2008. He replaced wide receiver Brian Clark, who was promoted to the active roster. Magro was released on December 3, 2008.[7]
New York Sentinels
Magro was drafted by the
References
- ^ "Football: Two Make Lott Watch List". MSNSportsNet.com. Mountaineer Sports Network. 2007-04-02. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ "Football: White, Dingle, Magro Honored". MSNSportsNet.com. Mountaineer Sports Network. 2007-12-02. Archived from the original on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ "Marc Magro, DS #19 ILB, West Virginia". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "2008 Transactions". St. Louis Rams.com. St. Louis Rams. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ Wagoner, Nick (2008-08-31). "Rams Make Cuts, Additions". St. Louis Rams.com. St. Louis Rams. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ "WVU Linebacker Marc Magro Signs Practice Squad Contract". TheSportsAddictNetwork.com. ESPN Radio 1050 WAMN in Bluefield, West Virginia. 2008-09-01. Archived from the original on January 5, 2009. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ "Released LB Marc Magro from the practice squad". Buccaneers.com. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. December 4, 2008. Retrieved December 4, 2008.