Marques Sigle

Marques Sigle
No. 36 – San Francisco 49ers
PositionSafety
Roster status
Active
Personal information
Born (2002-07-18) July 18, 2002 (age 24)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight
199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolOmaha North (NE)
CollegeNorth Dakota State (2020–2022)
Kansas State (2023–2024)
NFL draft2025: 5th round, 160th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2026
Total tackles78
Sacks1
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marques Sigle (born July 18, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Dakota State Bison and Kansas State Wildcats. Sigle was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life

Sigle attended Omaha North High School in Omaha, Nebraska, and committed to play college football for the North Dakota State Bison.

College career

North Dakota State

As a freshman in 2020, Sigle was redshirted. In 2021, he appeared in 13 games as he helped lead the Bison to a National Championship. In 2022, Sigle had 27 tackles, two interceptions, and a touchdown for North Dakota State. After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Kansas State

Sigle decided to transfer to play for the Kansas State Wildcats. In his first season with the Wildcats in 2023, Sigle recorded 63 tackles, nine pass deflections, and an interception, earning an all-Big 12 Conference honorable mention.

Sigle finished his final collegiate season with Kansas State in 2024 with 60 tackles with 6.5 being for a loss, three pass deflections, and three interceptions. After the season, Sigle declared for the 2025 NFL draft, while also accepting an invite to participate in the 2025 East–West Shrine Bowl.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+3⁄8 in
(1.81 m)
199 lb
(90 kg)
30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)
9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
4.37 s1.50 s2.55 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)
10 ft 10 in
(3.30 m)
18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

2025 season

Sigle was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft.

Sigle made his NFL debut during the season-opener against the Seattle Seahawks and finished the 17–13 road victory with six combined tackles (five solo) and a fumble recovery. Three weeks later against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sigle had eight combined tackles (six solo) and a pass deflection in the 26–21 loss. In the next game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, he recorded a team-high 13 combined tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection during the 26–23 overtime road victory. Sigle did not play in Weeks 9 and 10 due to an ankle injury.

Sigle finished his rookie year with 52 combined tackles (28 solo), two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in 15 games and starts. The 49ers finished third in the NFC West with a 12–5 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #6-seed. During the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sigle recorded eight combined tackles (seven solo) in the 23–19 road victory. In the Divisional Round against the Seahawks, he had six combined tackles (four solo) during the 41–6 road loss.

2026 season

During a Week 2 35–13 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Sigle had seven combined tackles (three solo) and his first NFL sack. Two weeks later against the Denver Broncos, he recorded six combined tackles (four solo) before leaving the eventual 24–14 victory in the third quarter with an ankle injury.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFRYdsTD
2025SF 1575228240.01000.00020100
2026SF 442613131.01000.00000000
Career 19117841371.02000.00020100

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFRYdsTD
2025SF 21141130.00000.00000000
Career 21141130.00000.00000000

References

  1. ↑ Sautter, Mike. "'Bonds and connections' help Omaha North's Marques Sigle commit to North Dakota State". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  2. ↑ Green, Arne (February 11, 2023). "North Dakota State connection helped steer Marques Sigle toward Kansas State football". Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  3. ↑ Boyce, David. "Kansas State Safety Marques Sigle Made A Big Impact In First Season With The Wildcats". Kansas State Wildcats on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  4. ↑ Peterson, Eric. "Former Bison CB Sigle commits to Chris Klieman-led Kansas State". InForum. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  5. ↑ Peterson, Eric; Campbell, Logan; McFeeley, Mike. "Key Bison football players Sigle, Hart, Gonnella will enter transfer portal". InFourm. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  6. ↑ Izzo, Dom. "Hot Mic Interview: Marques Sigle on why he transferred to Kansas State from NDSU". InFourm. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
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  8. ↑ Boyce, David. "K-State Safety Marques Sigle Successfully Made The Jump From FCS To A Power Five Conference". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  9. ↑ Armant, Jayden. "One Scout Gives Major Praise To Kansas State DB Marques Sigle". Kansas State Wildcats on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  10. ↑ Richardson, Shandel. "Kansas State's Marques Sigle Gets Solid Grade At East-West Shrine Game". Kansas State Wildcats on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  11. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Marques Sigle Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Marques Sigle College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  13. ↑ McDonald, Briana (April 26, 2025). "49ers Select S Marques Sigle with the No. 160 Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft". 49ers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
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  20. ↑ "Divisional Round - San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks - January 17th, 2026". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
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  22. ↑ "Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers - October 4th, 2026". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2026.
  23. ↑ Evans, Brooke (October 4, 2026). "Kyle Shanahan Provides Injury Updates Following Week 4 Win Over Broncos". www.49ers.com. Retrieved November 4, 2026.