Marviel Underwood

Underwood was drafted by the California Redwoods of the United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009. He signed with the team on September 2. He was placed on injured reserve on November 5.

Underwood was signed by the Oakland Raiders on August 25, 2008. He was waived by the team on August 30.

Backing up his fellow rookie-teammate Nick Collins, Underwood appeared in all 16 regular-season games during the 2005 season. Misfortune hit Underwood when he tore two ligaments in his right knee in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers. He missed the 2006 NFL season after being placed on injured reserve. On August 20, 2007 the Packers released Underwood.

On December 5, 2007, Underwood signed with the Denver Broncos. He was waived by the team on May 28, 2008.

Marviel was selected in the 4th round (115th pick overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. In July 2005, he agreed to a four-year contract with the Packers, which included a $430,000 signing bonus. His 2006 salary cap value was $457,500.

Underwood attended San Leandro High School in San Leandro, California, where he earned numerous local awards, including All-Hayward Area Athletic League first-team honors as both a running back (1998 and 1999) and cornerback (1999). In his senior year, he rushed for 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns, had 3 touchdowns on 4 interceptions, and returned 2 kickoffs for touchdowns.

Marviel Underwood (born February 17, 1982) is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.