Marcus Mariota's parents

Last Modified Jan 12, 2025 09:25 GMT
Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota. Source: Getty Images

Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota is an American football quarterback for the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL season. The Tennessee Titans selected Mariota as the second overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Mariota started 55 games over four seasons for the Titans and had a record of 27-28, as per Pro Football Reference. Mariota has struggled to find his place in the league, as he has started only 13 games since 2020 while playing for four different franchises. In the 93 games Mariota has played in the NFL, he has completed 1,361 passes for 97 touchdowns, as per Pro Football Reference.

Mariota attended Saint Louis High School in Honolulu. He was a two-year letterman and received honorable mention as a senior linebacker from the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH), as per Oregon Ducks' official website. Mariota committed to play for the University of Oregon in 2011. He played in 41 games over three seasons for Oregon, as he completed 779 passes for 105 touchdowns, as per Sports Reference. For his breakout senior year, Mariota was presented with several awards like Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Award and AP College Football Player of the Year (2014).

Who are the parents of Marcus Mariota?

Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota with his family. Source: Instagram/@motiv8foundation

Marcus Mariota was born to Toa Mariota and Alana Deppe-Mariota on October 30, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The couple met at Chaminade University, as per the NY Times.

Marcus Mariota's father

Toa Mariota is the father of Marcus Mariota. He is of the Samoan descent. Toa works as a supervisor for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement branch of the Department of Homeland Security, as per the NY Times.

Marcus Mariota's mother

Alana Deppe-Mariota is the mother of Marcus Mariota. According to her Facebook profile, she lives in Kailua, Honolulu County, Hawaii. She attended Kapaa High School and the University of Chaminade at Honolulu. As of January 2025, she works for Marcus Mariota's NPO, Motiv8 Foundation.

What is the nationality of Marcus Mariota's parents?

Marcus Mariota's parents, Toa and Alana Deppe-Mariota, hold American nationality.

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FAQs on Marcus Mariota

A. Marcus Mariota holds American nationality and originates from Hawaii.

A. The Tennessee Titans drafted Marcus Mariota as the second overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

A. Marcus Mariota attended the University of Oregon graduating in 2014. 

A. Marcus Mariota is playing in his 10th season in the NFL with the Commanders, as of January 2025.

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