Marcus Spears

For the offensive lineman, see Marcus Spears (offensive tackle). Marcus Raishon Spears (born March 8, 1983) is an American former college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football for Louisiana State University (LSU), and earned consensus All-American honors. The Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft, and he also played for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.