Brennan Marion

After playing at two different junior colleges, Marion stepped onto the Football Bowl Subdivision stage by scoring 11 touchdowns and averaging a whopping 31.9 yards on each of his 39 receptions (that's 1,244 yards) in Tulsa's high-octane offense in 2007. He followed up that second team All-Conference USA season with a first team all-conference 2008 where he merely averaged 25.9 yards per catch (43 receptions, 1,112 yards, eight scores). His frame is slight and his game has holes, but few college receivers have that sort of consistent big play ability. Missed bowl game with knee injury suffered making a cut on the last play of the Conference USA championship game.

positives

When given a free release, Marion gobbles up the cushion quickly. Reliable hands, which he can use to grab the ball outside of his frame and make a move after the catch. Quick in and out of routes, squares off his out and runs a nice comeback. Shows an ability to track the ball over both shoulders. Has a second gear, good vision and some elusiveness with the ball in his hands. Willing to go over the middle, although he's aware of linebackers and safeties around him.

negatives

Adequate height with slight frame. More quick than fast, does not own elite straight-line speed to get separation. Relies on his quickness and agility to get open and despite his gaudy statistics, may never become a deep threat. Likely a slot receiver at the next level. Marginal strength was apparent in his struggles to defeat the jam at the line of scrimmage. Gives inconsistent effort as a blocker on the outside and lacks the strength to sustain. May be a product of Tulsa's spread offense. Medical check required on right knee.

Was a four-year prep letterwinner in football, basketball and track . . . was a starting receiver and cornerback at Greensburg High School as a senior . . . had 23 receptions for 400 yards and four touchdowns, and four interceptions his senior season.

Favorite sport to watch and player other than football is basketball

his favorite movie is Coming to America

his best friend on another college football team is Akron's Chuck Thompson

favorite NFL player while growing up was Deion Sanders

favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird

nicknamed the "Milkman"

his nickname came from Tulsa radio broadcaster Bruce Howard

parents are Jeff Marion and Richelle Bey

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