Marvin Booker (born March 16, 1990) is an American former professional

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. Booker played

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Early life

Booker grew up in

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and played under coach Dan Higgins Jr. at

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, where he graduated in 2008 and would play alongside Dwayne Gratz, J.D. Griggs,

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as well as many other future NFL talents. A three-year letter-man, Booker would go on to lead the Chiefs to an 11–1 record, ultimately losing in the North Jersey Section 2 Group IV Final against rival Hunterdon Central. Making the transition from DE to LB in his last year at Piscataway High School, Booker tallied 128 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 6 sacks. During his senior season, Booker signed an LOI (

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) to attend nearby

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to join former PHS teammate Anthony Davis under coach

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College career

Booker played college football at

. As a true freshman Booker contributed on special teams for 11 out of 13 games. Booker suffered multiple injuries in his college career but found ways to be a solid contributor throughout his college career. During Booker's pro day he weighed in at 6'2/244 and recorded a 4.69 40 yrd-dash, 10' 5" Broad Jump, 34" Vertical, 36 reps of 225lbs, and a 4.19 Short Shuttle.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 5, 2013, Booker was signed by the

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. On August 8, 2013, Booker was waived/injured by the Buccaneers. On August 9, 2013, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Buccaneers' injured reserve list.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Booker signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on September 4, 2014.

Bloomington Edge

On April 30, 2017, Booker signed with the

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References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bioWinnipeg Blue Bombers bioRutgers Scarlet Knights bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Booker, Marvin 1990 births Living people American football linebackers Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Sportspeople from Piscataway, New Jersey Piscataway High School alumni Players of American football from Middlesex County, New Jersey Brooklyn Bolts players Bloomington Edge players Canadian football defensive linemen Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Players of Canadian football from New Jersey