Marcus Nash Marcus DeLando Nash ( born February 1 , 1976 in Tulsa , Oklahoma ) is free agent wide receiver , formerly of the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League . He was drafted by the Denver Broncos 30th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft . He played college football at Tennessee . Nash has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins , Baltimore Ravens , Detroit Fury and Las Vegas Gladiators . Professional career . Denver Broncos . Nash was drafted by the Broncos in the first round ( 30th overall ) of the 1998 NFL Draft . During his rookie season , he appeared in eight games and caught four passes for 76 yards . In 1999 , Nash appeared in two games for the Broncos including one start , but recorded no statistics . Miami Dolphins . On September 21 , 1999 , Nash was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for running back John Avery - another 1998 first - rounder . However , he was waived by the team just one week later . Baltimore Ravens . Just over a month after his release from the Dolphins , Nash was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on October 25 . He appeared in one game but did not catch any passes . Detroit Fury . In 2003 , Nash made the transition to the Arena Football League with the Detroit Fury . During his rookie season , he led the team in all receiving categories with 69 receptions for 866 yards and 24 touchdowns . On defense , he recorded 11 tackles , a fumble recovery , an interception and five pass breakups . He also returned two kickoffs for 19 yards . On February 14 against the Carolina Cobras , Nash earned team MVP honors with eight receptions for 86 yards and three touchdowns . Las Vegas Gladiators . Nash signed with the Las Vegas Gladiators in 2004 and subsequently experienced his most productive season as a professional . He set an AFL record with 154 receptions and racked up 1 , 771 yards and 46 touchdowns . He also rushed 12 times for 21 yards and three touchdowns . For his performance , Nash was named the AFL ' s Offensive Player of the Year . On defensive he recorded five tackles . Nash continued to produce for the Gladiators in 2005 as he caught 129 passes for a career - high 1 , 787 yards and 41 touchdowns . He was named AFL Offensive Player of the Month in May after catching 36 passes for 415 yards and 13 touchdowns . Nash also carried the ball four times for four yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground . He recorded one tackle and returned three kickoffs for 10 yards . In his final season with the Gladiators in 2006 , Nash caught 122 passes for 1 , 281 yards and 28 touchdowns . He also rushed four times for five yards , recorded two tackles and returned two kickoffs for five yards . Dallas Desperados . After three seasons with the Gladiators , Nash joined the Dallas Desperados in 2007 . He caught 78 passes for 1 , 090 yards and 20 touchdowns . In a game against the Kansas City Brigade , he surpassed career milestones of 500 receptions and 6 , 000 receiving yards . Additionally in 2007 , Nash rushed four times for five yards and three touchdowns . In 2008 , caught over 100 passes for the fourth time in his career as he made 109 receptions for 1 , 318 yards and 33 touchdowns . He also rushed six times for seven yards on the season . In the team ' s playoff loss to the New York Dragons on June 28 , Nash suffered a career - threatening neck injury . External links . Wide Receiver Coach at Faith Lutheran High School ( Las Vegas , NV )