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4 Marquese Albert

  • Position Running Back
  • Height 5-7
  • Weight 185
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown New Orleans, La.
  • Highschool John Curtis

Biography

2023 Season (Junior): PWas a backup running back, totaling 147 yards rushing on 35 carries (4.2 ypc)... had a high of 38 yards on six carries against HCU, highlighted by a 26-yard rush... had at least five carries in five different games... caught three passes for 20 yards on the season... totaled two tackles.

2022 Season (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in all 11 games as a backup running back and was the primary punt returner... totaled 17 carries for 65 yards rushing, averaging 3.8 yards per carry... had three carries in two different games, including in the finale against Southeastern where he rushed for a season-high 22 yards... logged a 12-yard carry at Northwestern State and rushed twice for 11 yards at HCU... added nine receptions for 55 yards with one touchdown... posted a high of 28 yards on three catches against SLU, highlighted by an 11-yard touchdown grab... caught two passes for 17 yards at ULM... led the team with 10 punt returns, totaling 42 yards... had a long return of 24 yards against Jacksonville State. 

2021 Season (Redshirt Freshman): Played in seven games before missing the rest of the season with an injury... saw time on special teams and at running back... finished with 281 yards rushing and one touchdown on 49 carries... averaged 5.7 yards per carry... also had three receptions for 30 yards... took over as the feature running back in home win against HBU, totaling 108 yards on 16 carries... followed with 85 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries in his first career start against Southeastern... had 17 carries for 70 yards at UIW... suffered a season-ending injury at HBU... had a pair of tackles on special teams.

2021 Spring Season (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all seven games in his first season, playing at running back and on special teams... logged carries in three games, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries... rushed three times for 11 yards and a touchdown in the opening win against Lincoln... totaled 41 yards on six carries against Lamar... racked up 35 yards on five carries versus UIW... recovered a fumbled kickoff return against Lincoln. 

At Idaho: Did not play in any games in 2019... received a redshirt.

At John Curtis: Was a four-year letterwinner for the nationally-ranked Patriots … rushed for 887 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior, including five 100-yard games… led John Curtis to Catholic League title and appearance in the state semifinals… returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in his career… missed majority of senior season with injury... rated by 247Sports as a three-star prospect and the No. 29 all-purpose back in the country in the class of 2018… was the highest-ranked all-purpose back to sign with an FCS school.

Personal: Born September 15, 1999... son of Railinda Albert and Damien Hester... has three siblings, Da'Joanae and Tyrese Albert, and Isaiah Wilkins... majoring in culinary arts.

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Historical Player Information

  • 29

    2020Redshirt Freshman

    Running Back
    5'8" 185 lbs
    29
  • 6

    2021Redshirt Freshman

    Running Back
    5'7" 185 lbs
    6
  • 4

    2022Redshirt Sophomore

    Running Back
    5'7" 185 lbs
    4
  • 4

    2023Junior

    Running Back
    5'7" 185 lbs
    4
  • 4

    2024Senior

    Running Back
    5'7" 185 lbs
    4