:For the offensive lineman, see Marcus Spears (offensive tackle).
Marcus Raishon Spears (born March 8, 1983 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He was selected in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.
He was initially recruited by LSU as a tight end, but was soon moved to the defensive side of the ball. He scored a touchdown on an interception return to help LSU defeat the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sugar Bowl, the 2003 BCS National Championship game. Spears returned to LSU for his senior season in order to complete his degree.
During 2004, Spears was selected to the All-America Team by the AP, AFCA, and the WCFF.
Marcus DeWayne Spears (born September 28, 1971 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was selected with the tenth pick of the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft out of Northwestern State University by the Chicago Bears. He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
