Marcus Torres

2024 (FRESHMAN) Played in three games as a true freshman. Saw action against Middle Tennessee, at no. 10 Tennessee and at NM State. PRIOR TO UTEP Played three seasons (2021-2023) on the varsity squad at Pebble Hills High School. Totaled 1,719 yards on 113 receptions and 19 touchdowns in 34 career games for the Spartans. Added 215 yards on the ground (5.1 avg.) and four touchdowns with a long of 62 yards. Recorded 561 yards on 32 receptions (17.5 avg.) and six touchdowns during senior season in 2023. Added 22 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Tallied a career-best 158 yards in the air, averaging 39.5 yards per catch (four) and scored a career-most three touchdowns in a 54-14 victory over Franklin. Hauled in a season-high nine receptions for 118 yards and a TD against Eastwood. Totaled 80 yards on five catches and a scored a touchdown during a 33-6 win over Del Valle. Scored two rushing touchdowns during a 44-7 victory against Socorro. Found the end zone on the rushing play in a 38-25 win over Coronado. Put up career numbers during junior season. Recorded 718 yards on 44 receptions (16.3 avg.) and nine touchdowns with a career-long 54-yard reception in 2022. Registered a season-best 148 yards on eight receptions and two TDs in a 49-20 win over Coronado. Reeled in seven balls for 128 yards and a TD in a 34-14 win against Franklin. Tallied 101 yards on seven receptions with a score during a 40-22 win against Eastwood. PERSONAL: Son of Mark Torres and Claudia Avila … has three brothers and three sisters … born in El Paso, Texas … mother, Claudia, attended UTEP … father, Mark, threw discus for the Miners, relative, Matt, plays football at Sul Ross University, and relative, Ruben, plays baseball at Colorado Mesa University. ... marketing major