Marcus Mariota

Washington Commanders
Quarterback #18

Personal

Age	32
Birthdate	October 30, 1993
Height	6'4"
Weight	222 lb

Draft

College	Oregon
Year	2015
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 2
Team	TEN

Fantasy Value

Player News

Marcus Mariota: Marcus Mariota to Avoid Injured Reserve

Washington Commanders veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) will not go on Injured Reserve after spraining his MCL in the Week 4 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London on Sunday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. It means that the Commanders think Mariota could be back within two to three weeks after he missed two and a half weeks after his first MCL sprain during the preseason in August. It also means that Washington may not need to sign an outside veteran QB to time them over. That will especially be the case if starter Jayden Daniels is able to return this weekend against the division-rival New York Giants after dislocating his left elbow in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. If Daniels is not cleared to play this weekend, Athan Kaliakmanis would be forced into making his first NFL start under center. The 32-year-old Mariota has already appeared in three games (two starts) for Washington this year after playing in 11 games (eight starts) in 2025 due to injuries to Daniels. He has gone 33-for-51 passing for 340 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions in limited action in 2026, but he will return to his usual backup role when he heals from his MCL sprain.

Oct. 7, 2026 9:16 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Passing								Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	CMP	ATT	%	YDS	YPC	TD	INT	SACKS	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2015	TEN	16	230	370	62.2	2,818	12.3	19	10	38	34	252	7.4	2	6
2016	TEN	16	276	451	61.2	3,426	12.4	26	9	23	60	349	5.8	2	5
2017	TEN	16	281	453	62.0	3,232	11.5	13	15	27	60	312	5.2	5	1
2018	TEN	16	228	331	68.9	2,528	11.1	11	8	42	64	357	5.6	2	2
2019	TEN	16	95	160	59.4	1,203	12.7	7	2	25	24	129	5.4	0	0
2020	LV	11	17	28	60.7	226	13.3	1	1	0	9	88	9.8	1	0
2021	LV	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	64	7.1	1	0
2022	ATL	13	184	300	61.3	2,219	12.1	15	9	28	85	438	5.2	4	3
2023	PHI	15	2	3	66.7	16	8.0	0	0	0	2	6	3.0	0	0
2024	WAS	12	19	26	73.1	203	10.7	2	0	1	13	36	2.8	0	0
2025	WAS	16	139	227	61.2	1,695	12.2	10	7	16	50	297	5.9	1	3

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Marcus Mariota Biography

High School Career Highlights

Mariota was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a two-sport star in football and track at Saint Louis High School in Honolulu. There, Oregon's coaching staff discovered his talent as a dual-threat QB. Mariota was named the 2010 Hawaii Gatorade Player of the Year and helped his team win the state title during his senior season. This propelled him to the next level playing for the Oregon Ducks.

College Career Highlights

Mariota won the coveted Heisman Trophy after the 2014 season. But, Oregon lost to Ohio State in the first-ever College Playoffs Championship Game to cap his college career.

Leading up to the 2014 season, Mariota was an instant breakout star. He redshirted in 2011, then exploded on the scene in 2012. The Ducks went 12-1 in his first year and he scored 37 total TDs passing and rushing.

Then, Mariota led the Ducks to an 11-2 record in 2013. Mariota increased his passing total by nearly 1,000 yards and totaled 40 TDs.

This led to Mariota's Heisman campaign in 2014 when he passed for 4,454 yards, rushed for 770 yards, and totaled 57 TDs. He was also the NCAA leader in QBR and passer rating. Mariota decided to leave college for the NFL Draft after his junior season.

NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans drafted Marcus Mariota #2 in the 2015 NFL Draft, following Florida St. QB Jameis Winston. Mariota was tabbed the franchise QB for the Titans.

Leading up to the Draft, Mariota wowed scouts at the NFL Combine with his combination of speed and throwing ability. Mariota was a top-performer among QBs in every Combine drill. His 40 time was 4.52 seconds and his vertical jump was 36.0 inches. The 40 time led all QBs in his Draft class.

2015 Rookie NFL Season

After being picked #2 in the NFL Draft, Mariota signed a lucrative four-year contract worth $24.21 million. The Titans' contract included guaranteed salary and an average annual salary of $6.05 million.

But, Mariota struggled in his rookie season. He threw 19 TDs, but he was also intercepted 10 times. He added two rushing TDs. Then, he injured his knee and missed the final few games of the season. He was determined to bounce back in 2016, though.

2016 NFL Season

Mariota had a stellar second NFL season, but it was also cut short due to injury. He suffered a gruesome leg injury in the Titans' next-to-last game against the Jaguars, ending their hopes of competing for the AFC South. Prior to the injury, Mariota threw 26 TDs and one fewer INT than during his rookie season. He also rushed for two TDs.

Personal Life

Mariota is a devout Christian. He does not have an official Twitter account. But, there is a Twitter feed @MariotaNews that covers his career. His popular #8 Titans jersey can be found in the NFL Team Shop.