Marcus Dupree is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on May 22, 1964 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States. A dynamic running back, who broke onto the college scene at Oklahoma with an impressive freshman season. However, he struggled with injuries and weight that cut his career short.
Legendary running back Walter Pyton encouraged him to get in shape again and to try out for the NFL. In 1990, the LA Rams signed Dupree but he didn’t stay long in the league.
Marcus L. Dupree (born May 22, 1964) is a former American football player. He was born and grew up in Philadelphia, Mississippi, where his playing in high school attracted national attention. A highly touted and sought-after college football recruit, he played at Oklahoma, where he was named Football News Freshman of the Year, second team All-American and Big Eight Conference Newcomer of the Year. He left in the middle of his sophomore season and briefly attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Marcus played spring football for the Golden Eagles and finished college at the university.
As a freshman in 1978, he scored five touchdowns as wide receiver and seven more as a kickoff and punt returner, including a 75-yard kickoff return touchdown on his first play in high school.
He had three sons, Landon, Rashad, and Marquez.
