Darius Marshall
| Position: | Running back |
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| Date of birth: | February 21, 1989 |
| Place of birth: | Milledgeville, Georgia |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| High school: | Milledgeville (GA) Baldwin |
| College: | Marshall |
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Darius Marshall (born February 21, 1989) is a former American football running back. He was a member of the New Mexico Stars. Marshall played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd.
Darius Marshall was an all-state selection in Georgia in 2005, after rushing for 2,300 yards and 30 touchdowns at Baldwin High School. He earned his consecutive all-state selection in 2006 by rushing for 2,153 yards and 28 touchdowns. Marshall totaled 74 touchdowns in his prep career and was rated one of the Top 50 players in Georgia.
Marshall was recruited by Marshall University, Indiana University, University of Maryland, and Michigan State University. Marshall eventually signed with Marshall.
Darius Marshall began his freshman season in the 31-3 loss to Miami with three rushes for 14 yards and five receptions for 17 yards. Marshall saw his first major action in the 48-23 loss to West Virginia, where he rushed for 80 yards on 11 carries and returned the opening kickoff 77 yards. In the 48-25 loss to New Hampshire, Marshall only totaled 29 yards on 7 carries. In the 40-14 loss to Cincinnati, he recorded 63 yards on seven carries and a reception for 11 yards. In the 24-21 loss to Memphis, Marshall scored his first collegiate rushing touchdown and totaled a season-high 90 yards on 15 carries. In the 38-31 loss to the Tulsa, Marshall rushed 13 times for 63 yards and caught three passes for 25 yards. In the loss to Southern Miss, he rushed 14 times for 62 yards and a touchdown and had a reception for 13 yards. In the first victory of the season, 34-21 over Rice, Marshall totaled 39 yards on 16 carries. Marshall missed most of the loss to UCF, but bounced back in the ECU victory with 67 yards on 12 carries. In the following loss to Houston, Marshall recorded 12 carries for 66 yards. He finished out the season with 60 yards on 9 carries, a 91-yard kick return touchdown, and a 32-yard reception in the 46-39 victory over UAB.
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