Austin Peay State University Athletics

Prior to Austin Peay: Spent the first two years of his collegiate career at Kennesaw State (2023-24). 2024: Played 10 games for the Owls... Had two tackles against UTEP (Nov. 9)... Made a season-high three tackles against Sam Houston (Nov. 16)... Finished the season with nine tackles and four solo stops. 2023: Played one game during his first season in Kennesaw, Georgia... Made one tackle against Virginia-Lynchburg (Nov. 11).

High School: Played quarterback and defensive back for head coach Harry Lees at West Florida High School… Was a two-way player during his senior season… Threw for 1,082 yards and 11 touchdowns, while rushing for 360 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior… Defensively, had 38 tackles and three interceptions during his final prep season… Had 1,316 passing yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior, with 274 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns… Threw for 884 yards and seven touchdowns across six games as a sophomore… Threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns in two appearances as a freshman.

Personal: Markell Elijah Redding is the son of Yusetheus Redding… Birthday is Nov. 6... Has one sibling, Michael… A management major.