Owen Marecic (born March 4, 1990) is a former American football player who played at the fullback and linebacker positions. He is noted for his collegiate career at Stanford University, where he served as a two‑way player, and for his subsequent selection in the 2013 National Football League (NFL) Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Following his professional football career, Marecic pursued graduate studies in business.
Early life and education
Marecic was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio. He was a multi‑sport athlete, participating in football and wrestling, and earned recognition as a highly rated high‑school football recruit. He enrolled at Stanford University, where he majored in mechanical engineering.
College football career
At Stanford, Marecic played both fullback on offense and linebacker on defense, a rare dual role in modern college football. He became a regular starter during his sophomore season in 2009 and continued in that capacity through his senior year (2012). His performance earned him several honors, including first‑team All‑Pacific‑12 Conference selections and consensus All‑American recognition. Marecic contributed to Stanford’s appearances in the 2010 Orange Bowl and the 2011 Rose Bowl, the latter resulting in a victory over the University of Wisconsin.
Professional football career
Marecic declared for the NFL Draft after completing his senior season and was selected in the fourth round (112th overall) by the Cleveland Browns in the 2013 NFL Draft. He signed a four‑year contract with the Browns and appeared in 25 games over the 2013 and 2014 seasons, primarily contributing on special teams and as a backup fullback. In March 2015, Marecic signed a one‑year contract with the San Francisco 49ers but was released during the preseason and subsequently announced his retirement from professional football.
Post‑football career
After retiring from the NFL, Marecic returned to Stanford to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, graduating in 2019. He has since worked in the technology and venture‑capital sectors.
Personal life
Marecic is married and has been involved in community service initiatives, including youth sports programs.
References
- Stanford Cardinal athletics records, 2009–2012.
- NFL Draft history, 2013, round 4, pick 112.
- Cleveland Browns team roster and transaction logs, 2013–2014.
This article provides an overview of Owen Marecic’s athletic and professional background based on publicly available sources.