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Byron Marshall Is a Jack Of All Trades

By Matt Giraldi

Sep 5, 2015; Eugene, OR, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Rashad Wadood (21) defends against Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Eugene, OR, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Rashad Wadood (21) defends against Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) makes a catch against the Michigan State Spartans during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Spartans beat the Ducks 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Byron Marshall (9) makes a catch against the Michigan State Spartans during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Spartans beat the Ducks 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Part of the appeal of Nelson Agholor last season was his ability in space. Marshall shares the exact same electrifying ability, if not more, as Agholor. In the event you have not seen Marshall’s ability to cut on a dime (my apologies to LeSean McCoy), simply watch his touchdown reception against Washington during the 2014 season.

Marshall’s ability to line up all over the field should make Pederson and offensive coordinator Frank Reich salivate at the possibilities of varying personnel-packages in training camp and the preseason. Last season against Michigan State, Marshall predominantly lined up as an outside wide receiver. While Marshall was kept in check throughout the majority of that game, his catch on 4th and 7 late in the game was an example of how dangerous he can be in space against an opposing corner. Marshall created space, caught the ball with his hands, and got two feet in-bounds.

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