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| Position: | Offensive tackle Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1980-11-15)November 15, 1980 (age 44) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 312 lb (142 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | St. John's College (Washington, D.C.) |
| College: | Howard |
| NFL draft: | 2003: 6th round, 193rd pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Marques Ogden (born November 15, 1980) is an American former professionalfootballoffensive tackle andcenter. He was selected by theJacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the2003 NFL draft.[1] He had stints with the Jaguars,Scottish Claymores,Baltimore Ravens,Buffalo Bills,Tennessee Titans,Reading Express andTriangle Torch. He is the brother of Hall of Fameoffensive tackleJonathan Ogden.[2]
Ogden graduated fromHoward University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with an emphasis on construction and cost accounting.[3] While at Howard, he played for the NCAA Division I football team. In 2005, he participated in a program through theUniversity of Southern California on project development and construction developed specifically for NFL players hoping to prepare for their careers after football.[4]
After retiring from theNFL, Ogden formed a company called Kayden Premier Enterprises Inc., an earth-moving company based out ofBaltimore, Maryland.[5] After going out of business in 2012, he received financial aid from the Gene Upshaw Players Assistance Trust Fund.[6] He has since become a public speaker and has been involved with the National Youth Football Organization in a coach-like role.[7]
While developing his business from 2013 to 2016, Marques took on various roles including speaking at small events and working as a birthday clown and a private football coach. Eventually, Marques landed his first formal speaking event when he spoke atMiller-Motte College in Wilmington, North Carolina, for their 100th commencement ceremony.[8]
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