Tucker named to Super Region Team

MARQUETTE, Mich. – Northern Michigan University junior wide receiver Marcus Tucker has been named to the Beyond Sports Network Super Region 4 Third Team. Tucker was also honored with Second Team All-GLIAC honors earlier this year.

Tucker ranked first in the GLIAC averaging 21.1 yards per catch and was fourth overall in all-purpose yards racking up 1,704 yards over the course of the campaign averaging 154.9 yards per game. He also ranked seventh in the league with seven touchdowns.

He was the top receiver for the Wildcats catching 40 receptions for 843 yards through the air. Tucker also racked up 841 yards in kick returns averaging 26.3 yards per return.

Tucker’s longest reception of the season was a 67-yard catch in the Wildcats season finale win over Findlay, 66-38. He also had an 87-yard kick return in NMU’s 33-30 win over Wayne State.

(Information/Photo Courtesy of NMU Athletics)