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Marcell Dareus Biography

Marcell Dareus is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on March 13, 1990 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Defensive tackle who joined NFL’s Buffalo Bills as a defensive tackle in 2011. He was also selected to his first All Pro team in 2013.

Nick Saban was his head coach at Alabama. was Alabama’s head coach.

Considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, Dareus was ranked as the fifth best defensive tackle in the nation in 2008. He chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Tennessee, and North Carolina, among others.

In July 2010, Dareus was investigated by the University of Alabama in conjunction with the NCAA into whether Dareus paid his own expenses when attending a party in Miami, Florida hosted by a sports agent, and whether the circumstances constituted a NCAA violation. In early September, the NCAA suspended him for the first two games of the season in addition to requiring him to pay back the $1,787.17 received in impermissible benefits to the charity of his choice. After the university decided to not appeal the ruling, he made his 2010 season debut against Duke in week three. For the season, he totaled 34 total tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss (−41), 4.5 quarterback sacks (−26), ten quarterback hurries, and four pass breakups. In the week following the Crimson Tide’s Capital One Bowl victory over Michigan State, Dareus declared his eligibility for the 2011 NFL Draft on January 7. At the time of the announcement, he was projected as a first round pick.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised with his brother Pearson.

NameMarcell Dareus
First NameMarcell
Last NameDareus
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdayMarch 13
Birth Year1990
Place of BirthBirmingham
Home TownAlabama
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignPisces
Full/Birth Name
ParentsJules Dareus, Michelle Luckey
SiblingsPearson Woods
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Dareus was selected with the third overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills on April 28, 2011. He was the highest selected defensive lineman in Crimson Tide history, and the highest selected Alabama defensive player since linebacker Cornelius Bennett was drafted second overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1987. On April 29, the day after the first round, the Bills announced that Dareus would wear jersey #99. On July 29, 2011, Dareus signed a four-year deal with the Bills worth $20.4 million. Dareus started all sixteen games and, despite suffering injuries to his shoulder and hand during the season, registered 5.5 sacks, the most for a Bills rookie since Aaron Schobel.

Marcell Dareus Net Worth

Marcell Dareus is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marcell Dareus's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended Huffman High School, Alabama.

He was an All-SEC First-Team selection in 2010 while playing for the University of Alabama.

Marcell Dareus (born March 13, 1990) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills third overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. Dareus has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football at Alabama, where he was named defensive MVP of the 2010 BCS National Championship Game.

Net Worth$25 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 2012, Dareus was excused from the team after his younger brother was shot and killed. Dareus was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2013 as an injury replacement for Justin Smith of the San Francisco 49ers. He recorded 7.5 sacks and a career high 46 tackles that season.

Despite offseason troubles, Dareus continued his 2013 success in the 2014 season. He recorded 35 tackles, with 10.0 sacks under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz’s defense as part of Buffalo’s “Cold Front” defensive line, garnering another Pro Bowl appearance and being named to the All-Pro first team for the first time in his career. His 10 sacks led all defensive tackles for that season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marcell Dareus height 6 ft 3 in Marcell weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 3 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

In 2011, Dareus became a member of School of the Legends (SOTL), an official partner of the NFLPA.

On June 3, 2014, Dareus was arraigned in Hamburg, New York on charges over a car accident stemming from an alleged drag race with teammate, Jerry Hughes.

Who is Marcell Dareus Dating?

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In his true freshman season at Alabama, Dareus played in eight games, making his debut in the Crimson Tide’s season opening 34–10 victory over the Clemson Tigers. He registered four tackles while recording three quarterback hurries. Dareus saw playing time at nose tackle in third-down-and-long situations, replacing the pure run-stuffing Terrence Cody.

Facts & Trivia

Marcell Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marcell Dareus celebrates birthday on March 13 of every year.

On May 5, 2014, Dareus was arrested in Cleburne County, Alabama, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia .

Is Marcell Dareus still in the NFL?

Veteran defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is trying out with the Ravens at rookie minicamp, coach John Harbaugh told reporters on Saturday. The 32-year-old Dareus has been out of the league since the 2019, when he appeared in six games with the Jaguars.

What team does Marcell Dareus play for 2021?

Dareus played for the Bills from 2011 into the 2017 season. He was traded to the Jaguars that year, and played there through 2019. He did not play in 2020 or 2021.

What NFL team is Marcell Dareus on?

Personal information
Position:Defensive tackle
NFL Draft:2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Career history
Buffalo Bills (2011–2017) Jacksonville Jaguars (2017–2019)

Where does Marcell Dareus live?

Marcell Dareus hugs a man while touring Haiti. Dareus, who signed a six-year, $108 million contract extension in 2015, lives with his bulldog, Diva, just outside of Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood children are comfortable enough to knock on his door to prove that a professional athlete resides on their block.

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