Marcus Quinn

Quinn was a member of the LSU Tigers for four seasons. He played running back as a freshman in 1977 before moving to defensive back. Quinn was a three-year starter at safety in a defensive backfield nicknamed the "Soul Patrol" along with future NFL players Willie Teal, James Britt and Chris Williams.^[2] Quinn finished his collegiate career with six interceptions.^[3]

Quinn was signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders after going unselected in the 1981 NFL Draft but was cut during training camp.^[4] He was signed by the New Orleans Saints in 1982 but was waived during final roster cuts.^[5] Quinn was signed by the Oakland Invaders of the newly formed United States Football League (USFL) on February 7, 1983.^[6] He was named All-USFL and the 1984 USFL Defensive Player of Year after leading the league with 12 interceptions. Quinn began the 1985 in a contract dispute with the Invaders and was traded to the Tampa Bay Bandits in March.^[7] Quinn was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in October 1987 as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players strike and started three games at strong safety before being released when the strike ended.^[8]