2014 Football Roster

25 Marcel Newson

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 185
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Coldwater, Miss.

Biography

2013: Played in all nine games at cornerback and also shined in the role of the team's primary kick returner...had 24 tackles (16 solo), a quarterback hurry and a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown against Co-Lin on the season...had a career-high six tackles vs Northeast...had 24 kick returns (T-1st in a single-season) for a school-record 596 yards and a 91-yard touchdown at Coahoma...also had seven punt returns for 79 yards...named the MACJC/JUCO Weekly Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 3). 

High School: Played for head coach Antwoine Wellington at Coldwater...helped the Cougars to a 7-5 finish and a first-round playoff appearance in his senior season...rushed for over 1,200 yards and scored 18 touchdowns...also spent time at quarterback, passing for 573 yards and 10 touchdowns...rushed for 229 yards and five touchdowns in their 2012 season-opener vs. Holly Springs...also played basketball and ran track. 

Personal: Son of Pam Pitts...nickname is "Nuke"...majoring in sports medicine...born May 1, 1994.

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Historical Player Information

  • 25

    2013Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 185 lbs
    25
  • 25

    2014Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 185 lbs
    25