Marvell Tell III was drafted No. 144 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft out of USC. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 6 · #144 overall
Marvell Tell III USC Draft
Marvell Tell III was drafted No. 144 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft out of USC. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #144
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 13
- Career AV
- 1176th at USC
The pick
How Marvell Tell III came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
USC
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 198 lbs
- Hometown
- Pasadena, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 120 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1176th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20190 years after the draft
Around pick 144
Who came off the board on either side of Marvell Tell III.
Washington
Wisconsin
Utah · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
USC in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marvell Tell III in the 2019 NFL Draft
Marvell Tell III is a Safety out of USC selected No. 144 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Marvell Tell III drafted?
Marvell Tell III was selected No. 144 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/marvell-tell-iii.
What college did Marvell Tell III play for?
Marvell Tell III played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Marvell Tell III's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/marvell-tell-iii.