Marcellas Dial Jr.

Marcellas Dial Jr. was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (180th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Marcellas Dial Jr. was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (180th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.

College Career Highlights

• Overcoming Adversity Award (2023)

Seasonal Reviews

2024 (17/1)

• Key member of the special teams units.
• Played his first snaps on defense at the New York Jets (9/19) in the fourth quarter and combined with S Jabrill Peppers for a tackle on special teams.
• Recorded his first full solo tackle on special teams vs. the New York Jets (10/27) in the second quarter.
• Left the game at Chicago (11/10) due to injury.
• Returned to action vs. the L.A. Rams (11/17), contributing on special teams.
• Made his first career start at cornerback vs. Buffalo (1/5), recording his first defensive tackle, finishing with 5 total.

College

• Started all 12 games in 2023 and logged a team-high 10 pass breakups, tying for 10th in the SEC with 0.83 passes defended per game.
• In 2022, his 3 interceptions and 15 passes defensed were the third-highest totals in the SEC. Earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week following his efforts against Clemson when he finished with 2 tackles, 1 interception and tied his career-high with 3 pass breakups.
• Played in all 13 games with seven starts at cornerback in 2021, recording 33 tackles, 6 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
• Enrolled at South Carolina in January of 2021 after transferring from Georgia Military College.
• Began his collegiate career as a defensive back at Georgia Military College, recording 10 tackles and an interception in 2019. The 2020 season did not take place due to COVID.

Personal

• An interdisciplinary studies major who graduated from the University of South Carolina in December 2022.