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Marcus Mariota

Marcus Mariota is an American professional football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marcus Mariota is an American professional football quarterback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2014, and was selected second overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Early life and college career

Mariota was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended the University of Oregon, where he became the starting quarterback. During his college career, he led Oregon to major bowl victories and earned the Heisman Trophy in 2014.

NFL career

Mariota entered the NFL as the second overall pick in 2015 by the Tennessee Titans. He later played for the Raiders, Falcons, and Eagles before joining Washington in 2024.

Accolades and significance

Mariota is notable as the first Oregon player and first Hawaii-born athlete to win the Heisman Trophy. His college career made him one of the most prominent quarterbacks of his era.

Key facts

  • Mariota won the Heisman Trophy in 2014 as an Oregon quarterback.
  • He was the first player from Oregon to win the Heisman Trophy and the first player born in Hawaii to do so.
  • The Tennessee Titans selected him second overall in the 2015 NFL Draft.
  • He has also played for the Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, and Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Mariota signed with the Washington Commanders in March 2024.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marcus Mariota?
Marcus Mariota is an American football quarterback who has played in the NFL since 2015 and won the Heisman Trophy at Oregon in 2014.
Which team does Marcus Mariota play for?
As of the latest available information, he plays for the Washington Commanders.
When was Marcus Mariota drafted?
He was drafted in 2015 by the Tennessee Titans with the second overall pick.
What did Marcus Mariota achieve in college?
He won the 2014 Heisman Trophy and became the first player from Oregon and the first Hawaii-born athlete to win it.
Where is Marcus Mariota from?
He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/2576980/marcus-mariota
    Supports: Current team, position, birthdate, college, draft position, and team history.
  2. Heisman Trophy Trust — https://www.heisman.com/heisman-winners/marcus-mariota/
    Supports: Heisman Trophy win and first Oregon player / first player from Hawaii to win.
  3. Oregon Ducks — https://goducks.com/honors/hall-of-fame/marcus-mariota/1264
    Supports: College career achievements and Oregon records.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders — https://www.raiders.com/history/all-time-roster/bios-m/marcus-mariota
    Supports: Team history and tenure with the Raiders.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Mariota
    Supports: Washington Commanders signing date and general career chronology.