Marquis Floyd

Floyd attended Monroe Area High School, where he was a four sport athlete.

He won the 'Best Sprinter' award from his track team and 'Best Outfielder' honor for baseball.

Floyd ended his college career participating in the 2003 Cactus Bowl Division II all-star classic in Kingsville, Texas.

[2] Floyd began his professional career playing in 16 games with the Tennessee Valley Vipers of af2 in 2004.

He led team with 17 passes defensed while posting 37.0 tackles, 27 solo and two fumble recoveries.

In 2005, Floyd played in all 16 games for the Rio Grande Valley Dorados earning af2 Ironman of the Year honors.

He earned league weekly recognition twice and was named player of the game seven times.

On October 10, 2005, Floyd signed with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League.

As a starting Wide receiver / defensive back, Floyd recorded seven catches for 43 yards with four tackles and a forced fumble in his AFL debut against the Utah Blaze.

He scored his first career AFL touchdown on a 51-yard interception return, the second longest return in franchise history, and added his first career touchdown reception, along with a forced fumble and two tackles to win the Ironman of the Game at the Grand Rapids Rampage.

Floyd is credited with three tackles and a forced fumble that resulted in a safety, at the Tampa Bay Storm, after missing the previous three games.

He had seven tackles and a playoff career-high tying two passes defensed in ArenaBowl XXI against the Destroyers.

During the week two win over the Rampage, Floyd had one missed field goal return for a loss of six yards, three 3.5 tackles.

During the week four loss to the Dallas Desperados, Floyd had, 5.5 tackles, on kick return for no yards, he was also involved in a helmet-to-helmet collision, that resulted in Desperados Wide receiver / defensive back Will Pettis receiving a concussion.