Marvin Booker

Marvin Booker (born March 16, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL). Booker played college football at Rutgers.

Early Years

Booker played under legendary coach Dan Higgins Jr. at Piscataway High School. There he would play alongside Dwayne Gratz, J.D. Griggs, Anthony Davis as well as many other future NFL talents. A three year letter-man, Booker would go on to lead the Chiefs to an 11-1 record, ultimately losing in the North Jersey Section 2 Group IV Final against rival Hunterdon Central. Making the transition from DE to LB in his last year at Piscataway High School, Booker tallied 128 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 6 sacks. During his senior season, Booker signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) to attend nearby Rutgers University to join former PHS teammate Anthony Davis under coach Greg Schiano.

College Career

Booker played college football at Rutgers. As a true freshman Booker contributed on special teams for 11 out of 13 games. Booker suffered multiple injuries in his college career but found ways to be a solid contributer throughout his college career. During Booker's pro day he weighed in at 6'2/244 and recorded a 4.69 40 yrd-dash, 10' 5" Broad Jump, 34" Vertical, 36 reps of 225lbs, and a 4.19 Short Shuttle.

Professional Career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 5, 2013, Booker was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On August 8, 2013, Booker was waived/injured by the Buccaneers. On August 9, 2013, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Buccaneers' injured reserve list.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Booker signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on September 4, 2014.

External links

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio Archive copy at the Wayback Machine
• Rutgers Scarlet Knights bio