Furman University

2012 — Did not see any action. 2011 — Played in two games as a backup tackle, totaling 30 play participations...registered his first collegiate action versus Presbyterian (63-21 win), logging 17 snaps behind as backup starting right tackle Ryan Lee...was in on 13 plays the following week against Western Carolina (46-21 win).  2010 — Member of scout team.

High School:  2010 graduate of (5A) North Forsyth High School...football coach was Jared Zito...played offensive tackle....started 30 consecutive games over three years...first team all-county and all-region selection his senior year...starter in 2009 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) All-Star Game along with fellow Furman offensive lineman Charles Emert...also started in the inaugural 2009 Rotary Bowl...served as team captain this past fall and helped his squad to first winning season (7-4) in four seasons...team advanced to state playoffs for first in school history...headed up an offensive line that paved the way for three 1,000-yard rushers and new school season rushing yards standard...recipient of North Forsyth Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman and Outstanding Leadership Awards...also played basketball...served as Special Olympics Peer Buddy and Miracle League Buddy his junior and senior years.

Personal: Full name is William Ryan Marks...born October 6, 1991, in Augusta, Georgia...son of Bill and Janet Marks...has a sister, Heather....history major.