Marlon McCree

Marlon Tarron McCree (born March 17, 1977 in Orlando, Florida) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jaguars in the Seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kentucky.

McCree has also played for the Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos.

Early years
McCree attended Atlantic High School in Port Orange, Florida and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. He married his lovely wife in January 2009.

2001 NFL Draft
McCree played four years at the University of Kentucky and was drafted in the 7th round 233rd overall of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jacksonville Jaguars
McCree received significant playing time during his first two seasons, playing in all but three games, and making nineteen interceptions in 2002.

Houston Texans
McCree was waived by the Jaguars in 2003 and was picked up by the Houston Texans. On December 21, 2003 he scored his first career touchdown, a 95 yard interception return off of the Tennessee Titans' Steve McNair.

Carolina Panthers
McCree was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers prior to the 2005 NFL season, where he served as the starting free safety. McCree recorded three interceptions in the regular season, and snatched two passes in a 23-0 rout of the New York Giants in the first round of the playoffs.

San Diego Chargers
On March 11, 2006, the San Diego Chargers signed McCree to a five year deal through 2010 with $16 Million guaranteed.

During a January 14, 2007, playoff game against the New England Patriots, McCree had a critical fourth quarter interception with the Chargers leading, 21-13. However, while tackling McCree following the interception, Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown managed to strip the ball away from him. Reche Caldwell would recover for the Patriots which gave them a fresh set of downs, and they took advantage of that by scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion to tie the game at 21. The Patriots eventually won, 24-21. On February 28, 2008 the Chargers released Mcree. He had 3 years remaining on his contract. This release was mostly to allow more playing time for the younger safety, Eric Weddle.

Denver Broncos
On March 8, 2008, McCree was signed by the Denver Broncos.

Second Stint with Jaguars
McCree re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on June 3, 2009. He was released by the Jaguars on September 5, 2009.