Chris Markey
Encyclopedia
Christopher Henry Markey (born September 23, 1985 in La Place, Louisiana) was the starting
running back
for the UCLA Bruins football
team after starter Maurice Jones-Drew
was injured in the 2004-05 season.
in New Orleans, Louisiana
, Markey lettered in three sports, Football, Basketball, and Track and Field, Markey was named District triple jump champion and was selected to the All-District team all in a two year span. Markey as encountered numerous accolades and achievements during his years in high school. Rated as the nation's No. 21 tailback by Tom Lemming, Markey was Tom Lemming All-American and a Four-star tailback prospect by Max Emfinger. Markey ranked No. 53 among running backs by rivals.com In 2003, Markey was name Mr. Football in the state of Louisiana Rushed for more yards than any player in the history of New Orleans prep football totaling 2,837 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns as a senior. Markey also accounted for 3,504 all-purpose yards on 382 touches.
Markey's breakout performance came in a game against Oregon University Markey became the sixth true freshman of the season to start a game, opening in place of injured Maurice Jones-Drew
. Markey rushed for a season-high 131 yards and led the Bruins with five receptions for 84 yards including his 23-yard kickoff return, Markey accounted for 238 all-purpose yards and his 29-yard run to the three-yard line immediately preceded Manuel White's touchdown that broke a 7-7 tie and his 50-yard catch and run set up White's second TD that gave UCLA a 21-3 lead. Markey was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
(64) among running backs on that list. Markey joined the indoor football league namely the Billings Outlaws
of Billings, Montana
. In 2011, Markey signed with the Zurich Renegades via Zurich, Switzerland in the Swiss NLA where he plays the positions of runningback, kick returner, and wide receiver.
Starting lineup
A starting lineup in sports is an official list of the set of players who will actively participate in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes or bench players.The starters are commonly the best...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the UCLA Bruins football
UCLA Bruins Football
The UCLA Bruins football program represents the University of California, Los Angeles in college football as members of the Pacific-12 Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The Bruins have enjoyed several periods of success in their history, having been ranked in the top ten of the AP Poll...
team after starter Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
was injured in the 2004-05 season.
Early years
Chris was born to parents of African-American descent, who are products of Southeastern Louisiana. As an adolescent, Markey began playing several types of sports but often cites football as his main sport. Markey began his career in sports by joining the recreational teams.High School 2001-2004
At Jesuit High SchoolJesuit High School
Jesuits have founded and/or managed a number of institutions.Jesuit secondary schools include :-California:*Bellarmine College Preparatory...
in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
, Markey lettered in three sports, Football, Basketball, and Track and Field, Markey was named District triple jump champion and was selected to the All-District team all in a two year span. Markey as encountered numerous accolades and achievements during his years in high school. Rated as the nation's No. 21 tailback by Tom Lemming, Markey was Tom Lemming All-American and a Four-star tailback prospect by Max Emfinger. Markey ranked No. 53 among running backs by rivals.com In 2003, Markey was name Mr. Football in the state of Louisiana Rushed for more yards than any player in the history of New Orleans prep football totaling 2,837 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns as a senior. Markey also accounted for 3,504 all-purpose yards on 382 touches.
UCLA 2004-2005
In 2004, as a true freshman, Markey ran for 350 yards and ranked seventh in the Pac-10 with the help of his 22.2 kickoff return average which also made him place third on the Bruin roster and 17th in the Conference.Markey's breakout performance came in a game against Oregon University Markey became the sixth true freshman of the season to start a game, opening in place of injured Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
. Markey rushed for a season-high 131 yards and led the Bruins with five receptions for 84 yards including his 23-yard kickoff return, Markey accounted for 238 all-purpose yards and his 29-yard run to the three-yard line immediately preceded Manuel White's touchdown that broke a 7-7 tie and his 50-yard catch and run set up White's second TD that gave UCLA a 21-3 lead. Markey was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
2006 to Present
Markey entered his senior season as one of the top running backs in the Pac-10 Conference Markey is the 14th Bruin to rush for 2,000 yards in a career and enters his senior year with 2,018 yards to his credit. Markey has accounted for 3,454 career all-purpose yards and ranks 10th (tied) on that UCLA career list, Markey has made 60 career receptions to rank 33rd on that list and second only to Maurice Jones-DrewMaurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
(64) among running backs on that list. Markey joined the indoor football league namely the Billings Outlaws
Billings Outlaws
The Billings Outlaws were a professional league indoor football team. They were a member of the Indoor Football League, of which they are the current champions. They played their home games at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark...
of Billings, Montana
Billings, Montana
Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, the largest metropolitan area in over...
. In 2011, Markey signed with the Zurich Renegades via Zurich, Switzerland in the Swiss NLA where he plays the positions of runningback, kick returner, and wide receiver.
Chris Markey Social Media
- Chris' YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ChristopherMarkey
- Chris' Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=2512510
- Chris' college profile: http://uclabruins.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/markey_chris00.html/