Marlin Dean

Marlin Dean is a senior outside linebacker for the Georgia State Panthers, listed at 6-foot-5 (77 inches), 240 pounds, and wearing jersey No. 9. Born in Elberton, Georgia, Dean entered the 2025 regular season in an active role on defense and special teams units. In seven games during the 2025 season, Dean made five starts and produced 18 combined tackles, including 14 solo stops and four assists. His impact plays included 1.0 sack for two yards, 1.0 tackle for loss (two yards), and one quarterback hit. Dean also recorded a safety and forced one fumble, giving him multiple drive-changing defensive contributions on limited games played. In discipline-related metrics, he was assessed four penalties for 50 yards, resulting in three first downs. This Marlin Dean NCAAF profile reflects a Player Position and Role on Team centered on edge responsibilities—pressuring the quarterback, setting the perimeter, and finishing tackles in space. For Marlin Dean stats in 2025, the most notable markers are the safety, the forced fumble, and his 18 total tackles across seven appearances.