Most experienced on the defensive line... Excellent pass rusher.
PRIOR TO SAN DIEGO STATE
Joins the Aztecs as a grad transfer after spending five seasons at Richmond (2019-23) … Helped the Spiders earn a share of the 2023 Coast Athletic Association title … Made back-to-back FCS playoff appearances … A 2022 first-team all-CAA selection and a third-team honoree this past season … In his Richmond career, accumulated 110 tackles, including 30 tackles for loss and 16 sacks, as well as seven forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three pass breakups … Led the team with 12.0 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks in 2023 as part of a 44-tackle season … Ranked third in the CAA with 8.5 sacks and fifth in average TFL per game with 1.27 during the 2022 campaign, totaling 35 tackles … Had 26 tackles in 2021.
HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at Venice High in Venice, Florida, earning three letters … Guided his team to a 12-2 record as a senior, falling in the 7A state playoffs … Helped Venice win the 2017 Florida 7A State Championship to close out a 14-1 season … Was a first-team all-area selection … Named Venice High Defensive MVP in his senior year … Finished his career with 172 tackles, including 22 TFLs and13 sacks, and four forced fumbles … As a senior, recorded 93 tackles, 17 TFLs, eight sacks and three forced fumbles.
Marlem Louis Season 2024
San Diego State Travels to Laramie for First Time Since 2016 to Face Wyoming
The Aztecs (2-3, 1-0 MW) are playing at Wyoming (1-4, 1-0 MW) for the first time since winning the 2016 Mountain West Championship game.
Aztecs Top Hawai'i, 27-24
Marquez Cooper ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns to lead San Diego State over Hawaii 27-24 on Saturday night in the Mountain West opener.
San Diego State Continues Road Trip at Central Michigan on Saturday
The Aztecs hit the road once again for a Saturday game at Central Michigan.
Aztecs Drop Road Game at California
San Diego State football suffered a 31-10 loss in their first road game of the season at California.
Three Aztecs Named to Polynesian Watch List
Tupu Alualu, Myles Murao and Ross Ulugalu-Maseuli were each named to the preseason Polynesian Player of the Year watch list.
Marquez Cooper Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List
Senior running back Marquez Cooper has been named as one of 87 running backs in the country on the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list.
Kenan Christon Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List
Senior running back Kenan Christon has been named to the preseason Paul Hornung Watch List, which rewards the most versatile, high-level performer in college football.