Marcus Mariota

Marcus Mariota is a super-duper football player who plays quarterback. That means he's the boss of throwing the ball! He plays for a team called the Washington Commanders in a big league called the NFL. Imagine being the captain of your favorite game, that's kind of like Marcus on the field! He's known for his awesome throws and leading his team to victory.

Marcus was born way out on the beautiful islands of Hawaii! He played football for a college team called the Oregon Ducks. Guess what? In 2014, he won a super special award called the Heisman Trophy. It's like winning the biggest gold star for being the best player in college football. He was the very first person from Hawaii to ever win it! Wow!

When Marcus joined the NFL, he was picked super early, like being the first kid picked for a game! He played for the Tennessee Titans and helped them win a lot of games for three years in a row. That's like winning every single game at recess for a whole school year! He's a player who makes exciting plays that make everyone cheer.

After playing for the Titans, Marcus joined other teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and the Atlanta Falcons. Even when he's not the main quarterback, he's still a super important player, ready to jump in and help. Now, he's playing for the Washington Commanders, ready to throw more amazing passes and make more fans happy!