Marquel Blackwell (born July 29, 1979) is a former American football quarterback. After playing for Lakewood and Dixie Hollins High Schools in Pinellas County Florida, Blackwell was the quarterback at the University of South Florida for four seasons. From 1999 to 2002, he threw for 9,108 yards and 57 touchdowns, and had 1,235 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns during his career. He set most of the school's individual passing records during his time as quarterback; as of 2009, he is also the Bulls' No. 6 career rusher and No. 3 in rushing touchdowns. Blackwell became a starter three games into his redshirt freshman season and led South Florida to a 30-12 mark during the Bulls' move from Division I-AA to I-A in 2001.[citation needed]