Tanner Marsh (born May 29, 1990) is a professional

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who is currently a free agent.

College career

He played

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for the

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for one season after transferring from

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, and he was named honorable mention All-

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Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

He was signed by the

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on June 1, 2013 and made the team's active roster as the third-string quarterback. He recorded his first professional touchdown pass on August 22, 2013 against the

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with a 3-yard toss to S. J. Green. He scored his first touchdown in that same game with a 6-yard rushing touchdown, and helped lead Montreal to a thrilling 39-38 comeback win for his first career CFL win. He won his first game as a starter September 3, 2013 against the

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20-9. Marsh was released by the Alouettes on April 14, 2016.

Cleveland Gladiators

On March 9, 2017, Marsh was assigned to the

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. Marsh made his first career AFL start on April 16, 2017. After throwing for 228 yards and 4 touchdowns, Marsh was removed from the game. On April 19, 2017, Marsh was placed on injured reserve. On June 21, 2017, Marsh was placed on reassignment. On June 22, 2017, Marsh was assigned to the Gladiators once again.

Texas Revolution

On March 22, 2018, Marsh signed with the Texas Revolution. He was released on April 12, 2018.

Frisco Fighters

In March 2020, Marsh signed a contract with the Frisco Fighters, an Indoor Football League team.

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West Texas A&M Buffaloes bioMontreal Alouettes bio
1990 births Living people Players of American football from Carrollton, Texas American football quarterbacks Canadian football quarterbacks Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys football players Montreal Alouettes players West Texas A&M Buffaloes football players Cleveland Gladiators players Players of Canadian football from Texas Texas Revolution players {{Canadianfootball-stub