Marquis Gillis brings Delaware State a proven, big-play workhorse
In the 2025 season, Marquis Gillis was a feature back who finished with 1,182 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns, and 6.45 yards per carry, with strong after-contact production that shows he creates offense beyond blocked lanes.[1][12] He has a real differentiator profile: physical at 6-foot, 210 pounds, productive as a receiver, and battle-tested after earning 2022 MEAC Rookie of the Year honors and pushing through a medical-issue interruption early in his career.[1][8] For a team, he looks like a plug-and-play runner who can shoulder volume, punish tacklers, and still threaten chunk gains.
