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Julian “Juju” Marks was one of the top players in the Kansas City area. A dominant offensive lineman, Marks earned all-state honors at both Olathe South High School and St. Thomas Aquinas.

As a senior, Marks transferred to Olathe South and was a first-team all-state and first-team all-league selection while helping the Falcons average more than 220 rushing yards per game. As a junior, Marks was a two-way player for St. Thomas Aquinas, the 2023 Kansas Class 4A state champion. He totaled 23 tackles as a defensive lineman and was an all-state honoree. Marks’ play helped the Saints average nearly 280 rushing yards per game. Marks also played basketball and was his team’s freshman of the year.

A four-star recruit, Marks is a consensus choice as one of the top 10 players in Kansas. Rivals ranks Marks as one of the nation’s top 250 players overall and one of the 25 best interior offensive linemen.