A professional outside linebacker that competes for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL is named Markus Golden. He stands 1.91 m tall. He measures 117 kilograms. In addition to playing football, he attended Affton High School. As a senior, he ran for a record 2,264 yards, scored 30 times, made 108 tackles, and recorded 10 sacks.
During his first year at Hutchinson Community College, he played collegiate football. He had 90 tackles in addition to two interceptions, 26 tackles for a loss, and 10 sacks. Additionally, he caused five fumbles. He continued playing football with the Missouri Tigers after moving to the University of Missouri. The Arizona Cardinals selected Golden in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
In May 2015, he agreed to a four-year, $3.91 million deal with the Cardinals, including a guaranteed $1.72 million and a $1.10 million signing bonus. In March 2019, he reached an agreement with the New York Giants for a $3,750,000 contract. In April 2020, the Giants extended him a tender for unrestricted free agency.
In October 2020, he returned to the Arizona Cardinals. Golden and the Cardinals reached a two-year contract in March 2021. He served as a pass defender to begin the season with Chandler Jones. He took part in 16 games, started five of them, recorded 48 tackles, four forced fumbles, and 11.0 sacks—the most on the team. He also made five starts. On September 9, 2022, he signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals.
Who Drafted Markus Golden?
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Markus Golden in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.