Marcus Tate Class: Senior Hometown: Canton, GA High School: Sequoyah Height / Weight: 5-9 / 145 Position: Wide Receiver Birthdate: 12/03/1983

Scouting Report
Former defensive back who made the move to wide receiver prior to last season ... possesses great quickness and impressive overall athletic ability ... showed flashes of his potential during the spring but continues to seek consistency ... smart player who benefited from additional reps in the spring ... should contend for a spot on the travel squad ... the smallest player in NCAA Division I-A football in 2004.

2004 Season
Saw action in the season opener versus Indiana State ... was limited by a hand injury later in the season.

2003 Season
Saw action in 10 games, tallying at least one tackle in seven contests ... made a career-high two solo tackles in win at Northwestern (Sept. 13) ... totaled nine tackles on the year, including six solo stops. 2002 Season Redshirted

High School
Averaged 21.8 yards per catch and picked off three passes during senior campaign ... all-North Georgia and all-county selection ... led Sequoyah to state playoffs both junior and senior seasons ... coached by Sidney Maxwell ... lettered and served as a team captain for Sequoyah's football, basketball and track teams.

Personal
Born December 3, 1983 (21 years old) ... son of Benny and Tanya Tate ... mass communication major.