Two-time Army football captain Marquel Broughton’s gridiron career has too many chapters to capture in one article and interview. Needless to say, it doesn’t start or stop with him wearing the Black & Gold with his Black Knights teammates … No. 20 is a unique cadet and player, along with an embellishing temperament.
Heck, you don’t even have to actually speak to Marquel directly to get a glimpse of his personality and what makes him a unique cadet-athlete … just watch his play on the field each Saturday and there is plenty of evidence.
However, GBK’s Joe Iacono did have the opportunity to speak to the safety after Tuesday’s practice.
Let’s hear what Broughton had to say as he is just days away from playing his final game for the Army Black Knights of West Point.
GBK’s Marquel Broughton - Senior Strong Safety Brief Bio
Broughton was recruited in 2018 from Lawrenceville, GA, and attended USMAPS before entering West Point in 2019.
Broughton will be appearing in his 45th game as a Black Knight and is a good bet to finish with over 2,000 career snaps, as he already has 1,978. He played 9 games in reserve and special teams as a plebe and started all 12 games in the 2020 season. He was elected team captain in 2021 and 2022 and started 13 games in his junior season and 10 this year.
Broughton currently has 234 career tackles, including 7 TFLs. He has also recorded 7 Interceptions, 21 Passes Defended 4 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery in his 4-year career.
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