Marcus Epps

Marcus Epps is an NFL safety who, as of September 30, 2026, is listed on the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster. He stands 6 feet tall and attended the University of Wyoming, where he began as a walk-on before becoming a three-time team captain and a regular starter. Epps was also a finalist for the 2018 Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes an outstanding college player who began his career as a walk-on.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Epps in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 191st overall pick. He was claimed off waivers by Philadelphia during his rookie season and finished that year with experience for both Minnesota and the Eagles. His career path reflects a progression from walk-on college defender to draft selection and veteran NFL safety.

Epps has been described as a versatile defensive back capable of contributing from the safety position, in the slot and near the line of scrimmage. His background emphasizes communication, tackling and defensive responsibility rather than a single specialized role. The available official sources also identify January 27, 1996, as his birth date and Edison High School in California as his prep school.