Marcus Mariota, born on October 30, 1993, as Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota plays as an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL). The Tennessee Titans selected Mariota as the second overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft after he had held the starting quarterback position at Oregon University from 2012 to 2014. He earned the prestigious distinction of winning the Heisman Trophy in 2014, being the first player from the University of Oregon to do so. Here is a tabular overview of his profile:
| Full Name | Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Saint Marcus, The Flyin’ Hawaiian |
| Birth Date | October 30, 1993 |
| Age | 29 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 6′ 4″ |
| Relationship Status | Engaged |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
Mariota was born to parents of Samoan and German descent. He attended the Saint Louis School in Honolulu, where he excelled in both football and track, and attributes his unwavering faith and values to his success. His football journey continued at the University of Oregon, where he played as a quarterback for the Oregon Ducks from 2012 to 2014.
Throughout his career, Mariota has achieved numerous milestones and received several accolades, including winning the Heisman Trophy in 2014 and leading the Tennessee Titans to three consecutive winning seasons. He has accumulated a net worth estimated to be around $12 million as of 2023 and married Kiyomi Cook in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by loved ones. Mariota stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches and weighs around 216 pounds.
