Marcus Jackson is a senior linebacker from Dallas, Texas who is also a captain on this years Purple Raider football team. Last season, Marcus recorded 33 tackles and 2.5 sacks, starting all twelve games for the Purple Raiders. Marcus Jackson takes his education very seriously, he has been named to Academic All-OAC his sophomore and junior seasons. He wants to be a football coach after his career as a Purple Raider is over and he graduates from the University of Mount Union.