Summary

Marques Sigle was drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft , Round 5, (Pick 160). Sigle is a physical, fast safety who made the transition from FCS at North Dakota State to the Power 5 level at Kansas State, where he emerged as a productive defender. At Kansas State he recorded 60 tackles, 6.5 tackles-for-loss and 3 interceptions in his 2024 season. Kansas State University Athletics
His strengths lie in his speed, his downhill run-defense ability, and his play-making instincts in the secondary. His areas for development include some coverage consistency and refining his tackling technique. NFL Draft Buzz
He enters the NFL as a developmental safety with special teams upside and the potential to grow into a rotational or starting role

Strengths

• Elite straight-line speed: He ran a 4.37 s 40-yard dash at the combine/pro-day, putting him among the fastest safeties in his class. NFL Draft Buzz

• Run-defender and physical tackler: At Kansas State he showed an ability to attack the run, diagnose plays, and make tackles behind the line of scrimmage. SI

• Production and play-making: Over his final collegiate seasons, he compiled strong numbers (interceptions, pass break-ups, tackles for loss) and showed up in key spots. Kansas State University Athletics

• Versatility: His background includes corner/safety work, and he can be used in different roles (slot, boundary, free safety) which adds schematic flexibility. Draftnasty Magazine

Weaknesses

• Coverage technique and instincts still raw: While fast, his footwork, positioning, and ability to mirror receivers or cover deep routes consistently are considered developing. “Too big a hurry as a tackler” and higher miss-rate in some situations have been noted. SI

• Smaller frame for certain roles: At 5′11″ and ~199 lbs, he lacks ideal size for some in-box or boundary-safety roles, which may limit certain matchup opportunities. NFL Draft Buzz

• Transition from FCS to Power-5 still recent: His two years at Kansas State were his first major conference exposure; so his body of work vs elite wideouts and tight ends is shorter than many peers.

• Needs refinement in consistency and fundamentals: Tackling in space, reaction to play-action, and coverage assignment awareness will determine his ceiling.

Fit & Outlook

Sigle projects as a high-ceiling backup/special teams contributor early in his career, with the potential to develop into a rotational or even starting safety if he refines his coverage skills and continues improving his fundamentals. His speed and run-game acumen give him a solid floor, while the weaknesses noted suggest he may require coaching and patience. If he can translate his physical traits and production into consistent technique, he could out-perform his fifth-round slot.