Marquise Lightfoot is an American college football defensive end for the Miami Hurricanes.
Early life Lightfoot attended Kenwood Academy in Chicago, Illinois. As a junior, he had 122 tackles and nine sacks.Chicago-based edge player becomes Canes’ top 2024 defensive commitment A five-star recruit, he was selected to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl.Kenwood Academy defensive end invited to All-American Bowl Lightfoot committed to the University of Miami to play college football.Miami football recruiting: Hurricanes pull a late shocker, land edge Marquise LightfootKenwood trio strikes it big on Signing Day
College career As a true freshman at Miami in 2024, he played in nine games. As a sophomore in 2025, he appeared in all 16 games and made one start as a backup to Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, recording 25 tackles and 2.5 sacks.Bain and Mesidor lead the pass rush, but Miami Hurricanes have depth behind themIndiana's Pat Coogan, Miami's Marquise Lightfoot, Justin Scott representing Chicago in CFP championship Lighfoot returned to Miami for his junior season in 2026.Chatter, insight on Wilson, Lightfoot, Lowe and UM’s new-look defensive line
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External links Miami Hurricanes bio