Signed with the team in late spring…a very athletic quarterback…was one of the top JC quarterbacks in the country last season.

Junior College: Played two seasons at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, Calif…was named second team All-America by JC Gridwire…also earned first team all-Western State Conference and was the WSC Northern Division Offensive Player of the Year…completed 187-of-325 passes for 3,107 yards…had 28 touchdowns with 14 interceptions…also rushed for 660 yards and 13 touchdowns on 180 attempts…led the team with 3,767 yards of total offense…led the team to a 12-1 record as a sophomore…only loss came against Grossmont in the playoffs…team won the state title in 2004.

High School: Graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif., in 2003…helped lead NDHS to a Southern Section Div. III and Mission League titles as a senior…was named the Southern Section Div. III Offensive Player of the Year and was the Mission League MVP…also named to the Los Angeles Times and L.A. Daily News all-valley team as a strong safety…was his team’s MVP.

Personal: Born 6-7-85…parents are Mark and Delia Marquez…has an older brother (Michael) and a younger sister (Marisa).