Class: So.
Position: RB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 210 pounds
Previous School: Armwood HS
Hometown: Seffner, FL

A hybrid that plays tailback and full back ... A workhorse-type back with multiple skill sets ... Has good hands and a great grasp of the offense ... Needs to work on his speed and become the explosive-type player he was in high school.

2007: Played in five total games with most of his action on special teams ... Saw his first collegiate action at LSU and had two carries ... Registered 10 carries for three yards and a reception for 10 yards in win over FIU ... Played on special teams at North Texas, ULM, and against ULL.

High School: Rushed for 2,200 yards and 22 touchdowns his last two years at Armwood High School, including 1,290 yards and 17 scores in 2006 (ranked fifth in district in rushing and scoring) ... Earned first team all-state, all-Hillsborough first team honors, all-county, all-Tampa Bay area, St. Petersburg Times All-Suncoast Honorable Mention, and was ranked no. 78 among Florida senior recruits by FlaVarsity.com ... Named team's offensive MVP in 2006 ... During Branton's four seasons at Armwood, the Hawks played in three straight Class 4A state championships, claimed two titles (2003, 2004), reeled off a 29-game winning streak, and went 53-4 overall ... Top game was 203 yards on 32 carries and two touchdowns against Middleton ... Played both running back and fullback for Armwood ... Lettered four years in football and played for Coach Sean Callahan.

Full Name: Marquise Dwayne Branton ... Parent: Shantell Burnett ... Born: 7/21/89 ... Major: Undecided.