Owen Marecic
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Career Summary
Owen Marecic was a Stanford two-way player selected by Cleveland in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Owen Marecic played fullback and linebacker at Stanford before Cleveland selected him in the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Marecic was from Tigard, Oregon.
Stanford listed Marecic's hometown as Tigard, Oregon.
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High School
Marecic attended Jesuit High School in Oregon.
At Jesuit High School, Marecic helped win consecutive state championships and earned Oregon Defensive Player of the Year recognition as a linebacker.
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College Career
Marecic excelled as a Stanford fullback and linebacker.
Marecic started at both fullback and linebacker on Stanford's Orange Bowl-winning 2010 team. He was an All-Pac-10 performer at both positions and won the inaugural Paul Hornung Award.
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Path to the NFL
Cleveland drafted and signed Marecic in 2011.
The Browns signed Marecic as a 2011 draft pick.
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NFL Career
Marecic played for Cleveland in 2011 and 2012.
Cleveland's historical roster lists Marecic at fullback for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
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Career Accomplishments
Marecic won the inaugural Paul Hornung Award.
Marecic won the inaugural Paul Hornung Award in 2010 as a two-way Stanford starter and All-Pac-10 performer.
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Playing Style
Marecic was a physical two-way fullback-linebacker.
Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh called Marecic 'the perfect football player.' In a 2010 game at Notre Dame, Marecic scored on offense and defense 13 seconds apart.
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Legacy
Stanford selected Marecic for its 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Stanford named Marecic to its 2026 Hall of Fame class.
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Post-Career
Marecic pursued academic interests in medical sciences at Stanford.
As a Stanford senior, Marecic received a Deans' Award for Academic Accomplishment and was preparing for a career in medical sciences.
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23166, 00-0028062, 1988-10-04, Owen Marecic, Owen, Marecic
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