Marcus Tucker (born June 24, 1992) is an American former professional

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. He played

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and signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Tucker signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2016. During the 2016 preseason, Tucker caught three passes for 23 yards. He was waived by the Steelers on September 3, 2016. On November 8, 2016, he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 24, 2017. On September 2, 2017, Tucker was waived by the Steelers, and was then signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 16, 2018. On September 1, 2018, Tucker was waived by the Steelers.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tucker re-signed with the

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on January 2, 2021.

Coaching career

On June 21, 2023, Tucker was named head varsity football coach of the Westwood Patriots, a high school residing in Ishpeming, MI. The school is approx 17 miles west of Northern Michigan University, where Tucker played college football. Tucker replaced Jacob Wolf, who went 5-5 in his lone year as varsity football coach. Tucker is the first African American coach in the school's history.

References

External links

Northern Michigan Wildcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tucker, Marcus 1992 births Living people American football wide receivers Northern Michigan Wildcats football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Players of American football from Flint, Michigan Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Canadian football wide receivers Players of Canadian football from Michigan High school football coaches in Michigan Coaches of American football from Michigan