Marcellius Pulliam

CAREER NOTES: Has played in 22 collegiate games the past two seasons (10 at Miami in 2023; 12 at MSU in 2024) . . . has five tackles and one interception in his career. 2024 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 12 games to earn his first Spartan letter . . . Academic All-District honoree . . . played 36 snaps on defense and made 97 appearances on special teams . . . recorded four tackles (three solo, one assist) . . . had one stop vs. Indiana and Ohio State . . . tallied a season-high two tackles in win over Prairie View A&M . . . transfer linebacker from Miami (Fla.) joined the Spartans during the summer. 2023 SEASON (FRESHMAN AT MIAMI): Saw action in 10 games in debut season, serving largely on special teams units (93 snaps) . . . finished with one tackle and one interception . . . had first interception of career returned 14 yards against Boston College (11/24) . . . made career debut in win over Bethune-Cookman (9/14), notching first tackle of career. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated one of the top outside linebackers in the nation in the Class of 2023 by ESPN.com (No. 24) and Rivals (No. 33) . . . ranked one of the best overall players in the state of Florida in the Class of 2023 by Rivals (No. 56) and ESPN.com (No. 69) . . . helped lead Sandy Creek to the Georgia Class 3A state championship as a senior in 2022 . . . named the Touchdown Club of Atlanta Defensive Player of the Month in October 2022 . . . played for Coach Brett Garvin at Sandy Creek High School . . . journalism major.