Kavir Bains-Marquez

Position:
DB
Class:
Fifth Year
Height:
5-10
Weight:
175
Hometown:
San Jose, CA
High School:
Valley Christian

Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2025 following his transfer from the University of California, Davis.

AT UC DAVIS (2021-24): Played in 43 games, totaling 155 tackles (102 solo), 14.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, three interceptions 22 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick…finished 2024 with a career-high 83 tackles, making 57 solo stops and 8.5 tackles for loss…added three interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...led the team and the Big Sky Conference with 14 pass breakups...became only the third Aggie since 2018 to have at least 10 pass breakups in a season...finished ranked 15th in the nation in passes defended per game (1.2)…earned All-Conference First-Team honors.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Valley Christian High School…two-time all-state, All-NorCal first team, All-Central Coast Section first team and West Catholic Athletic League DB of the Year...added CIF-CCS Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior.

PERSONAL: Son of Isaac Marquez and Navi Nijjar…has one brother…seeking a master’s degree in science management.