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The driving force behind one of the most explosive rushing attacks in college football.
Marquis Gillis isn’t just running the ball — he’s redefining Delaware State football.
A 6’0″, 215-pound senior with elite balance, burst, and vision, Gillis has turned the Hornets’ backfield into a statement. With over 800 rushing yards and counting this season, he’s the heartbeat of an offense that’s bulldozing defenses week after week. Every carry is a collision, every drive a message — power football still wins.
Scouts talk about measurables. Coaches talk about heart.
Marquis Gillis brings both.
Marquis Gillis fits the modern NFL prototype — strong lower body, compact frame, and an ability to both absorb and deliver punishment. He’s also a dual threat back with incredible hands as a receiving option. But it’s the intangibles that separate him. A relentless worker, film junkie, and locker-room leader, Marquis brings the same energy to practice as he does to game day.
He grew up in Milford, Delaware — small town, big heart — and carved his path through dedication, not hype. From his first carries as a freshman to becoming a cornerstone of Delaware State’s offense, he’s built a reputation as a back who shows up, no matter the odds.
