Marques Ogden Explained

Marques Ogden
Number:10, 55, 69
Position:Offensive tackle
Center
Birth Date:15 November 1980
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:312
High School:St. John's College (Washington, D.C.)
College:Howard
Draftyear:2003
Draftround:6
Draftpick:193
Pastteams:

Marques Ogden (born November 15, 1980) is an American former professional football offensive tackle and center. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft.[1] He had stints with the Jaguars, Scottish Claymores, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Reading Express and Triangle Torch. He is the brother of Hall of Fame offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden.[2]

Education and early career

Ogden graduated from Howard University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with an emphasis on construction and cost accounting.[3] While at Howard, he played for the NCAA Division I football team. In 2005, he participated in a program through the University of Southern California on project development and construction developed specifically for NFL players hoping to prepare for their careers after football.[4]

After retirement

After retiring from the NFL, Ogden formed a company called Kayden Premier Enterprises Inc., an earth-moving company based out of Baltimore, Maryland.[5] After going out of business in 2012, he received financial aid from the Gene Upshaw Players Assistance Trust Fund.[6] He has since become a public speaker and has been involved with the National Youth Football Organization in a coach-like role.[7]

While developing his business from 2013 to 2016, Marques took on various roles including speaking at small events and working as a birthday clown and a private football coach. Eventually, Marques landed his first formal speaking event when he spoke at Miller-Motte College in Wilmington, North Carolina, for their 100th commencement ceremony.[8]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2003 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: June 12, 2003 . Jags' Ogden tries to escape brother's shadow . www.savannahnow.com . Savannah Morning News . May 5, 2016.
  3. Web site: About . 2022-03-13 . Marques Ogden . en-US.
  4. Web site: Marques Ogden . 2022-03-13 . Athletes Soul . en.
  5. Web site: Kayden Premier Enterprises, Inc. . March 12, 2022 . dnb.com.
  6. Web site: Allen . 2019-09-18 . Recovering from business loss is ex-NFL player's topic Nov. 6 during Early Stage Symposium Wisconsin Technology Council . 2022-03-13 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Former NFL Player Marques Ogden Goes From Broke to New Book . Forbes . August 29, 2017.
  8. Web site: Chopovsky . Max . Marques Ogden - Moral of the Story .