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Whatever happened to these 30 forgotten college football superstars?

By Dante Pryor

Peter Warrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles: (Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport)
Peter Warrick #9 of the Florida State Seminoles: (Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 29: Nick Marshall #14 of the Auburn Tigers throws a pass in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the Iron Bowl at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 29, 2014, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 29: Nick Marshall #14 of the Auburn Tigers throws a pass in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the Iron Bowl at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 29, 2014, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

5. Nick Marshall, quarterback, Auburn

Nick Marshall, a converted defensive back transfer from Georgia, became the best quarterback during the Gus Malzahn era at Auburn. A converted defensive back, Marshall led the Tigers to an Iron Bowl victory and a BCS Championship game berth in 2014.

Despite a stellar career at Auburn, Marshall was not drafted in the 2015 draft, but the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Marshall as a defensive back. Marshall would spend the majority of his career on special teams until the Jets signed him.

After a brief stint in New York, Marshall found success in the CFL as part of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2018. Marshall began his career with the Roughriders playing both offense and defense. Marshall’s best season was 2019, recording 39 tackles and five interceptions.

Marshall did find success north of the border after an outstanding career at Auburn. Marshall was the quarterback at the helm when Gus Malzahn took over as head coach. He and coach Malzahn brought the Tigers back to national prominence.

Marshall was the prototypical quarterback for Malzahn’s tempo offense with his ability to run and throw. During his career at Auburn, Marshall accounted for 57 total touchdowns and over 6,000 yards of total offense, winning 20 games as starting quarterback.

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