Marques Deon Anderson (born May 26, 1979) is a former

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in the

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(NFL). He was drafted by the

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in the third round of the

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. Anderson also played for the

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, and

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. He graduated from

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with a Bachelor of Arts in American Literature and Culture. In 2012, Marques earned his Master of Arts and Social Sciences with a major in Adult Learning and Global Change from Linköpings University in Sweden. Anderson is the founder and director of the World Education Foundation, currently engaging in international research and development projects. During his final year, Marques met his mentor and decided to go in a different direction and leave his NFL career to move in a different direction, focusing on international socially responsible business. In 2011 and 2012 Marques took on the position of Athletic Director and Head Coach for the

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.Oslo Vikings sign ex NFL defensive back Marques Anderson as head coach!
/ref> The Vikings went on to win league and national championships in both years. In 2012, the Oslo Vikings won league or national titles at every level in the Norwegian series from U-14 to Seniors.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Marques 1979 births Living people Players of American football from Los Angeles American football safeties Long Beach Polytechnic High School alumni UCLA Bruins football players Green Bay Packers players Oakland Raiders players Denver Broncos players San Francisco 49ers players People from Harbor City, Los Angeles Players of American football from Long Beach, California