Q&A: Marcus Easley WR Connecticut

What are your official height, weight & recent forty time?

6’3 210  4.39 un-official/official 4.46

What do you consider to be your biggest strength?

My size and speed.  I think I possess a special combo that not many other receivers possess.

What part of your game have you worked on improving?
Tightening up my route running.  Cutting out of my breaks without losing any speed.

Who is the toughest opponent/teammate you have faced, how did you fare?

As far as teammates, I would say the late Jasper Howard and Robert McClain.   Toughest opponent was Devin McCourty from Rutgers.

Which coach has had the biggest impact on your playing career up to this point?

Two men come to mind, first and foremost Head Coach Randy Edsall.  He has helped me mature and taught me how to become a man.  The other would be wide receiver coach, Matt Cersosimo, who has helped me learn the game and everything that goes into it.

Any players that you would compare yourself to or a favorite player growing up?

I was a running back in high school so I really looked up to Walter Payton.  His running style and everything he stood for as a player and a man.  Once I became a wide receiver, I of course started to try to emulate the style and play of Jerry Rice.  Current players I love to watch would be Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson.

What do you like to do with your free time, do you have a hobby?

I’m a simple guy. I enjoy spending time with friends, going bowling and watching sports.

Who are the two most influential people in your life?

My mother for showing me what incredible work ethic looks like and my grandfather who taught me what it takes to be a man.

What teams did you speak with at the combine?

Lots of teams, but I had sit-down meetings with the Bears and the Panthers.

Are you performing at your school’s pro day?
Yes, I am doing position drills and the vertical jump.

Did you ever have a job in high school?

I did have summer jobs, mainly working at sports camps.  I did have one job with my grandfather painting houses in the summer.  That wasn’t enjoyable.