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10 former college football standouts who’ll impact American Alliance of Football

By Luke Feliciano

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 20: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines runs 44 yards during the the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans 12-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 20: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines runs 44 yards during the the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans 12-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 31: Jalin Marshall #89 and Charone Peake #17 of the New York Jets celebrate a first down against the Philadelphia Eagles during their preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 31: Jalin Marshall #89 and Charone Peake #17 of the New York Jets celebrate a first down against the Philadelphia Eagles during their preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

4. Jalin Marshall, WR, Orlando Apollos

Jalin Marshall, a product of Ohio State didn’t particularly put up huge numbers in college nor the NFL. However, at the ripe age of 23, Marshall’s professional football outlook has a strong chance to receive a second opinion.

Marshall’s stay in Columbus was shorter than most –– two seasons –– because he departed for the NFL after his redshirt sophomore season.

The speedster H-back collected 976 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns for the Buckeyes. The area where his game really stood out though, was on special teams.

As a kick returner, Marshall only brought back one kick but in terms of total yardage, returned the ball for 662 yards in his Ohio State career.

Even though his reception yardage in college never eclipsed the 1,000-yard threshold, he did corral 74 receptions in two seasons.

Marshall wasn’t just a one-trick pony at Ohio State either. He began his career as a wideout and then moved into the slot while he was retained his spot as a kick returner.

Marshall played for the New York Jets in 2016-17 and was slapped with a four-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance before being waived by the team in April 2018.

His dependability in the passing game paired with his versatility and playmaking ability could make him a desired candidate for NFL teams looking to revamp their passing attack.

Perhaps he could be added to an NFL roster simply for the purpose of being on special teams –– former players like Devin Hester for example dazzled on this stage and Marshall could potentially follow that route back to the NFL.

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