Marcus Spears

MKhanal 11 Dec,2018

Facts of Marcus Spears

Ethnicity
Black
Full Name
Marcus Spears
Horoscope
Birth Name
Marcus Raishon Spears
Famous Name
Marcus Spears
Nationality
American
Married to
Aiysha Spears
Currently Married
yes

Contents:

Career & Net worth

Salary
$1,375,000
Net Worth
$10 million dollars
Famous for
NFL player
Career Earnings
$18,426,000

Relationship

Married to
Aiysha Spears
Currently Married
yes

Marcus Spears is an American former football player who played in the National football league (NFL ) as a defensive end. He played for the NFL teams: Dallas Cowboys (2005–2012) and Baltimore Ravens (2013). Following an impressive collegiate record at Louisiana State University, he was picked by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. 

Born on March 8, 1983, currently, he is hosting "Thinking Out Loud" on the SEC Network. The thirty-six years hold an American nationality and belong to an Afro-American ethnic group. Further, his star sign is Pisces.

How Much Is Marcus Spears's Net Worth In 2020? Know His NFL Career Earnings

As of 2020, Marcus Spears has an estimated net worth of over $10 million. A nine-year stint (2005-2013) as an NFL player earned him 18,426,000.

Initially, he signed a 5-year $9.35 million contract with Dallas on July 30, 2005. Further, he agreed to a one-year $1.226 million contract with Dallas on April 6, 2010. The following year, on July 29, Dallas extended his contract to a 5-year $15.25 million. In 2013, his contract with Dallas came to an end. Hence, he signed a 2-year $2.75 million contract with Baltimore. 

Career Earning

YEAR SALARY SIGNING BONUS ROSTER BONUS OPTION BONUS INCENTIVE TOTAL CASH
2005 $230,000 - $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 $2,330,000
2006 $387,500 - - $4,600,000 - $4,987,500
2007 $695,000 - - - - $695,000
2008 $602,500 - - - - $602,500
2009 $735,000 - - - - $735,000
2010 $1,226,000 - - - - $1,226,000
2010 $1,000,000 - - - - $1,000,000
2011 $750,000 $3,500,000 - - - $4,250,000
2012 $2,000,000 - - - - $2,000,000
2013 - $600,000 - - - $600,000
  $7,626,000 $4,100,000 $1,000,000 $4,600,000 $1,100,000 $18,426,000

After retirement, he pursued a career as a host for SEC Nation, where he is assumed to have an annual salary around the six-digit figure from the network.

Kept aside Marcus Spears's financial earnings, his assets include a Home in Southlake, Texas.

On the other hand, he is also actively involved in community service projects. He donated over $6500 to a high school student. He is also active in many charitable works as well.

Besides being a famous NFL Defensive end, Marcus Spears is pretty famous on social media. He has more than  245k and 106k followers on Twitter and Instagram, respectively.

Is Marcus Spears Married?

Marcus Spears married his college sweetheart, Aiysha Smith, a former basketball player who played for the Washington Mystics of the WNBA. As reported, Marcus met Aiysha in a tournament, and later, he fell in love with her and proposed. After dating for years, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on October 6, 2006. 

Marcus with his wife SOURCE: Instagram

On February 23, 2007, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, Macaria Reagan. Their second child, a son, Marcus Rayshon Spears, was born on April 8, 2009. By 2013, the family expanded to five, following the birth of their second daughter, Miko Reign Spears.

Marcus with his family SOURCE: Instagram

Other than that, Marcus is a fund of video games too. He spent most of his time in houses playing video games like Fortnite.&nbsp

Marcus Spears' Facts 

 Marcus Spears is not only a world-class athlete but also a very attractive individual. The Famous NFL star is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) in height and weighs around 143kg.

Early Life

Baton Rouge, Louisiana native Marcus was born to parents Ebray Spears and Irma Spears. He grew up along with his siblings, Deidre Spears.

Young Marcus with his Mother SOURCE: Instagram

Marcus Spears attended Southern University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he played for his high school football team. After completing high school, Marcus Spears enrolled at Louisiana State University and played for the LSU Tigers football.

Marcus Spears' Professional Life

For nine seasons, Marcus Spears played as a defensive end in the National Football League(NFL). Dallas Cowboys first selected him in the 2005 NFL draft with the 20th overall pick. He made his NFL debut against San Diego Chargers. He spends nine years playing for Dallas with his teammate Tony Romo.

Marcus, during his whole nine-year footballing career with Dallas, had to go through lots of ups and downs and suffered from lots of injuries. He played 119 games for the Dallas altogether and recorded 226 tackles with 88 assists as a defensive end

Marcus Playing for the Dallas SOURCE: Inside the Star

.On March 15, 2013, Marcus Spears signed a multi-year deal worth $3.55 million with the Baltimore Ravens. Later, he retired in the same year.

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He recorded ten tackles and five assists in his only five games with the Ravens.

Marcus as co-host on The Paul Finebaum Show. SOURCE: Finebaum Fan

He started working as a host of the show "DFW Outdoorsman" in 2015. However, he started as co-presenter of SEC nation, The SEC/ESPN Channel's flagship show, in August 2014. SEC Nation is a college football premier show that offers insight into upcoming national and SEC football games, where famous sports personalities such as Maria Taylor work.

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