Marcus Young: The Academic All-Star on the Gridiron
Folsom Bulldogs running back Marcus Young finished last season with 1,243 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns, leading his team to a 9-3 record in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section's Division I playoffs. But what's just as impressive as his on-field performance is his academic prowess. The Class of 2025 standout maintains a 4.0 GPA, balancing varsity starter duties with rigorous coursework. Young's dedication to both football and academics has not gone unnoticed by college scouts, who are keeping a close eye on the 5-foot-11, 190-pound running back. With his combination of speed, power and elusiveness, Young is poised to make a strong case for himself as one of the top recruits in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section. As he heads into the 2026 season, scouts will be watching to see if Young can build on his impressive freshman and sophomore campaigns and become a dominant force in the league.