Marlowe Wax
Career Summary
Marlowe Wax is a linebacker from Baltimore, Maryland, who starred at Syracuse before signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Marlowe Eugene Wax Jr. was born December 13, 2002, in Baltimore. He is the son of Dara Ryan and has two brothers and one sister.
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High School
Wax attended Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore before enrolling at Syracuse.
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College Career
Wax played 57 games and made 47 starts at Syracuse. He finished with 338 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, two interceptions and a blocked kick. His 42 tackles for loss rank second in Syracuse history, and his 10 forced fumbles rank second in program history.
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Path to the NFL
After going undrafted in 2025, Wax signed with the Chargers on May 9.
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NFL Career
Wax made the Chargers' initial 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie after a strong training camp and preseason. NFL statistics credit him with 21 tackles across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
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Career Accomplishments
Wax led Syracuse in tackles in both 2022 and 2023, earned second-team All-ACC recognition in 2023, and was an honorable mention All-ACC selection in 2024. He was also named ACC Linebacker of the Week twice in 2024.
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Playing Style
Wax produced throughout the front seven at Syracuse, combining tackling volume with disruptive plays. His career included 42 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, two interceptions and a blocked kick.
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31127, 00-0040460, 2002-12-13, Marlowe Wax, Marlowe, Wax
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