L-R CB Marcus McFadden Transfers to Catawba

Coach Chip Hester announced on Monday that former starting Lenoir-Rhyne cornerback Marcus McFadden has transferred to Catawba College.

McFadden sat out the 2008 season during the Bear's 3-8 mark.

During his junior season at Lenoir-Rhyne University, McFadden finished with 34 tackles and played in all eleven games. He was also the team's primary punt returner with 13 returns.

As a sophomore in 2006, McFadden led Lenoir-Rhyne in kickoff returns with 294 yards and punt returns with 121 yards. He finished No. 32 nationally with an impressive 23 yard average.

McFadden also captured the team's lead for pilfered passes with a pair of interceptions.

Prior to redshirting in 2005, the 5'9 165 pound corner played in three games as a true freshman. In limited action, he made three tackles in a non-conference game against Kentucky State University.

McFadden will be a significant piece to a secondary that graduated three players a year ago.