Marcus Ratcliffe

2024 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games, making 12 starts ... Finished the year eighth in the SEC with three interceptions, also ranking third on the team with 48 tackles ... Had two tackles and a hurry in the season opener against Notre Dame ... Picked off a pass and returned it 12 yards in the win over McNeese ... Led the team with five tackles in the win at Florida, forcing a fumble and making it back-to-back games with an interception when he picked off a pass as time ran out in the second quarter ... Intercepted a pass in a third-straight game with a late pick in the end zone, also adding three tackles in the win over Bowling Green ... Tallied five takedowns against Arkansas ... Made four tackles in the wins over Missouri and Mississippi State ... Had three takedowns against LSU ... Made five tackles, including 1.0 for loss, at South Carolina ... Blocked a punt and made three tackles in the win over New Mexico State ... Had four takedowns at Auburn ... Tallied eight tackles against Texas ... Was nominated for Defensive Newcomer of the Year at the team's annual award banquet. PRIOR TO TEXAS A&M: Started 11 of 12 games he appeared in as a true freshman at San Diego State … Was fourth on the team with 49 tackles and second with 31 solo takedowns, while recording one pass breakup, one interception and one quarterback hurry … Was awarded as the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Freshman. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters at Cathedral Catholic High School … Helped lead the Dons to a 12-2 record in 2021 and the state championship … Was at three-time first-team all-league selection on defense and once on offense … A consensus 3-star recruit by 247sports (safety), Rivals (defensive back) and ESPN (outside linebacker).