Former UVA quarterback, wide-out, occasional defensive back, and punt returner Marques Hagans has been released by the Washington Redskins. This was his second stint with the Redskins.
"Biscuit", who was a fan favorite while playing at Virginia, was drafted in the fifth round by the Saint Louis Rams. He graduated with a degree in anthropology in 2006.
Marques Hagans grew up in Newport News, Virginia, and originally committed to Indiana University, where he would have been following in the footsteps of former quarterback Antwaan Randle El. Hagans eventually went to Fork Union Military Academy to brush up on his schoolwork, and to get another year of football under his belt.
He played his first game for the Hoos in a loss at home on a sweltering day against Colorado State in August of 2002.
Hagans has now played for four NFL teams: Rams, Chiefs, Colts, and twice with the Skins. There is a chance he will be added to the Redskins practice squad, or that he can catch on with another team.
I’ve never seen a guy his size (5-9) with such tremendously large hands. I’d love to see him get into coaching, perhaps becoming a graduate assistant for Mike London’s Hoos. But he might not be done chasing his dream. Good luck and go hoos!
