Marcellus Wiley Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, NFL Career, Broadcasting

Marcellus Vernon Wiley Sr., Also known as Marcellus Wiley is a respected American sportscaster and former professional football player who made his name as a defensive end in the NFL with teams like the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers.

Known for his quick moves and solid play, he earned a Pro Bowl spot in 2001 and racked up 44 sacks over 10 seasons before retiring in 2006.

Profile

• Full Name: Marcellus Vernon Wiley Sr.
• Stage Name: Marcellus Wiley
• Born: November 30, 1974
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Compton, California
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Sportscaster, Former NFL Defensive End
• Height: 6 feet 4 inches
• Parents: Charles Wiley and Valerie Howard
• Siblings: Tiki Wiley (sister)
• Spouse: Annemarie Wiley
• Children: Morocca Alise Wiley, Marcellus Wiley Jr., Ariya Wiley, Alivia Wiley
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Marcellus Wiley was born on November 30, 1974, in Compton, California.

Raised by his parents, Charles Wiley and Valerie Howard, He attended Saint Monica Catholic High School in Santa Monica, where he starred in football as an All-Conference pick and track, while earning valedictorian honors and joining the National Honor Society.

For college, he went to Columbia University, earning a bachelor’s in sociology in 1997, playing as tailback, defensive end, and kick returner for the Lions, helping turn their record from 2-8 to 8-2 as a senior.

His roots tie to African-American culture, and he follows Christianity.

Career

Marcellus Wiley started his pro path in 1997 as the Buffalo Bills’ second-round pick (52nd overall), signing a deal and playing as a situational pass rusher, grabbing nine sacks in his first three years before stepping up as a starter after Bruce Smith’s exit.

He spent four seasons there, posting 16 sacks, then signed a six-year, $40 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in 2001, leading to a Pro Bowl nod with 13 sacks that year.

Trades took him to the Dallas Cowboys in 2004 for one season with five sacks, and he finished with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2005-06, adding three more sacks over 147 games and 44 total, earning two spots as a top-50 NFL player by Pro Football Weekly.

After retiring in 2006, he joined ESPN as an NFL analyst, appearing on NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPNEWS, and Super Bowl coverage, plus co-hosting Winners Bracket with Michelle Beadle from 2010-2012 and SportsNation.

From 2013-2018, he handled afternoon drive shows on ESPN LA like Max and Marcellus and Afternoons with Marcellus and Travis Rogers.

In 2018, he moved to Fox Sports 1 as co-host of Speak for Yourself with Jason Whitlock until 2022.

Now, he hosts the More to It podcast on the Dan Patrick Network, plus YouTube shows Hydration Situation and On the Rocks, blending sports talk with culture and life topics, while running Project Transition for youth leadership.

His media run covers over 15 years of building a strong voice in broadcasting.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @marcelluswiley
• Facebook handle: Marcellus Wiley
• Twitter handle: @marcelluswiley
• YouTube Channel: Marcellus Wiley
• TikTok Handle: @marcelluswiley

Personal Life

Marcellus Wiley, 50, is a respected American sportscaster and former NFL defensive end.

He tied the knot with Annemarie Wiley, a nurse anesthetist, on June 18, 2014, after dating for about two years; she joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in season 13.

He stands at 6 feet 4 inches.

The couple has three kids together: son Marcellus Wiley Jr. (born 2015), and daughters Ariya and Alivia, plus he has a daughter Morocca Alise from an earlier relationship.

Net Worth

Marcellus Wiley is a respected American sportscaster and former NFL defensive end. His net worth sits at about $5 million USD.

He built most of it from NFL salaries over 10 seasons, including a $40 million Chargers deal in 2001, plus around $350,000 yearly from broadcasting at ESPN and Fox Sports on shows like Speak for Yourself.