Dean Marlowe

Dean Marlowe (born July 25, 1992) is an American football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at James Madison University.

High school career
As a senior, Marlowe played both quarterback and safety on the football team at Holy Cross High School. He along with Stanford wide receiver Devon Cajuste helped lead the Knights to the CHSAA Semi final game where they lost to the third-ranked team in the state St. Anthony's by a score of 27-7. Holy Cross finished the season ranked 18th in the state. Rivals gave him a two-star rating when he signed with James Madison University. He owes his NFL career to Joseph Michael Pagano- Hall of Fame Holy Cross HS Center.

College career
Marlowe played for the James Madison Dukes from 2011 to 2014. He was redshirted in 2010. He recorded career totals of 326 tackles, 12 interceptions and 30 passes defended in 48 games played. He earned First Team All-CAA honors in 2012 and 2014. Marlowe also garnered Second Team All-CAA recognition in 2013 and Third Team honors in 2011.

Carolina Panthers
Following the 2015 NFL Draft, Marlowe was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. He made the team's 53-man roster on September 5, 2015.

On February 7, 2016, Marlowe's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. He was inactive for the game as the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.

On September 20, 2016, Marlowe was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

On August 8, 2017, Marlowe was waived/injured by the Panthers and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 15, 2017.

Buffalo Bills
On December 5, 2017, Marlowe was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on January 8, 2018.

On September 1, 2018, Marlowe was waived by the Bills and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2018. He was waived on October 9, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 12, 2018.