AthleteAmerican1983 – present
JeMarcus Russell
NFL quarterback, 1st overall pick 2007 NFL Draft
Biography
An American professional football quarterback who played in the NFL, primarily for the Oakland Raiders. He was drafted 1st overall in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1983
Thinking about the name
Jemarcus
American origin
“A compound name blending Jem- with Marcus (from the Latin Mars, the Roman god of war), Jemarcus creates a powerful, distinctive masculine identity. The name was notably borne by NFL quarterback JaMarcus Russell and represents a modern creative naming approach that honors heritage while forging something new.”