Selected by the Buccaneers as a fourth-round pick (125th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Appeared in 39 career games between the University of Minnesota (2021) and the University of Oregon (2022-23), totaling 475 carries for 2,937 yards (6.2 avg.) and 20 rushing touchdowns while adding 95 receptions for 785 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
He received second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2023 after starting all 14 games and posting career highs in carries (186), rushing yards (1,180), rushing touchdowns (11), receptions (56) and receiving yards (413). He led all FBS running backs in receptions.
As a sophomore in 2022, started 12- of-13 games and logged 156 carries for 1,058 yards and five rushing touchdowns, adding 31 receptions
for 299 yards. He subsequently received honorable mention All-Pac-12 recognition for his play.
Was named the 2022 Holiday Bowl Game MVP after recording 13 carries for 149 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
As a freshman at the University of Minnesota in 2021, he logged 133 carries for 699 yards and four touchdowns. He finished the season leading the Gophers in all-purpose yards.
Attended Hillcrest High School (Chicago, Ill.), where he lettered in football and basketball.
Earned All-State honors and was named the Conference Player of the Year as a high school senior in 2019.
As a junior in 2018, led his team to a 12-1 record and the conference title game.
Has two siblings (one brother, one sister).
Was given the nickname 'Bucky' by his late father, Marcellus.
Full name is Mar'Keise Irving.
