Marcus Thigpen

About

Running back best known his stints with NFL teams like the Miami Dolphins and CFL teams like the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was a standout player at Indiana University, where he became the first player in school history to surpass 1,000 yards in rushing, receiving and kick returning.

Before Fame

He was born in Detroit, Michigan and won three outdoor state track and field titles at Mumford High School.

Trivia

In 2010, while playing for the Tiger-Cats, he became the first player in CFL history to score a touchdown in five different ways in a single season.

Family Life

He married a woman named Joy. They have several children.

Associated With

He was teammates with quarterback Ryan Tannehill in Miami from 2012 to 2014.