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Nick Marshall’s NFL future tied to return game

Nick Marshall was electric with the ball in his hands at Auburn.

The quarterback turned defensive back couldn’t help but smile when discussing the opportunity he had late in the season with the New York Jets to showcase those same skills as the team’s starting returner on special teams.

“I was used to having the ball in my hands each and every play from college,” Marshall said smiling. “Having the ball in my hands again a couple times a game felt great.”

Marshall returned 12 kicks for 168 yards (14 yards per kick) and six punts for 39 yards (6.