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After four years in Gainesville, former Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. is heading back home to South Florida. Rather than playing for his high school Palmetto Panthers, however, he’ll be suiting up for the Miami Dolphins this coming fall.
The Dolphins selected Marshall Jr. in the fifth round with the 150th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old defensive back was the third Gator to come off the board this year, with wide receiver Chimere Dike going to the Tennessee Titans in round four and defensive lineman Cam Jackson landing with the Carolina Panthers earlier in round five.
Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) celebrates after a stop during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun
Marshall Jr. originally committed to Florida as a five-star recruit in 2020, providing a much-needed boost to a relatively depleted UF cornerback room at the time. He appeared in all 13 games in his freshman season, starting in seven of those contests, before becoming a full-time starter the following two years.
His senior campaign would ultimately be cut short after he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury midway through the year. Marshall Jr. would finish his career at UF with 98 tackles, two interceptions and 27 pass breakups, having led the Gators in the latter category through the 2022 and 2023 campaigns.
In the weeks leading up to the draft, Marshall Jr. received a 5.87 prospect grade from NFL.com, denoting him as an “average backup or special-teamer.” His scouting profile denoted his size and athleticism as major positives, but also called his overall inconsistency on tape into question as well.
Nevertheless, between his impressive frame and flashes of promise through his four years as a Gator, Marshall Jr. could be a high-upside pick for a Dolphins squad that may have a sizable hole in their secondary this fall. Miami has reportedly considering moving on from starting CB Jalen Ramsey this offseason, leaving the door open for Marshall Jr. to potentially see the field sooner rather than later.
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The Dolphins selected Marshall Jr. in the fifth round with the 150th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old defensive back was the third Gator to come off the board this year, with wide receiver Chimere Dike going to the Tennessee Titans in round four and defensive lineman Cam Jackson landing with the Carolina Panthers earlier in round five.
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Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) celebrates after a stop during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun
Marshall Jr. originally committed to Florida as a five-star recruit in 2020, providing a much-needed boost to a relatively depleted UF cornerback room at the time. He appeared in all 13 games in his freshman season, starting in seven of those contests, before becoming a full-time starter the following two years.
His senior campaign would ultimately be cut short after he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury midway through the year. Marshall Jr. would finish his career at UF with 98 tackles, two interceptions and 27 pass breakups, having led the Gators in the latter category through the 2022 and 2023 campaigns.
In the weeks leading up to the draft, Marshall Jr. received a 5.87 prospect grade from NFL.com, denoting him as an “average backup or special-teamer.” His scouting profile denoted his size and athleticism as major positives, but also called his overall inconsistency on tape into question as well.
Nevertheless, between his impressive frame and flashes of promise through his four years as a Gator, Marshall Jr. could be a high-upside pick for a Dolphins squad that may have a sizable hole in their secondary this fall. Miami has reportedly considering moving on from starting CB Jalen Ramsey this offseason, leaving the door open for Marshall Jr. to potentially see the field sooner rather than later.
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