Marcus Mariota is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. Born on October 30, 1993, in Honolulu, Hawaii, he gained prominence during his college years at the University of Oregon, where he won the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 2014.
In the 2015 NFL Draft, Mariota was selected second overall by the Tennessee Titans. He led the team to three consecutive winning seasons from 2016 to 2018. Over his career, he has also played for the Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, and Philadelphia Eagles, primarily in backup roles. In 2024, he joined the Washington Commanders, where he continues to serve as a mentor to starting quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Recently, Mariota re-signed with the Commanders on a one-year, $8 million deal, ensuring his continued presence as a valuable backup and mentor within the team.