Markus Golden

Arizona Cardinals 58th pick

LB · Missouri, Hutchinson CC · 2015–2023

127

Games

220

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Markus Golden is a former linebacker out of Missouri; Hutchinson CC, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 58th overall pick (round 2) in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played 127 regular-season games from 2015 to 2023, with the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Draft Details

Year

2015

Round

Round 2

Pick

58th overall

Team

Arizona Cardinals

Position

College

Missouri, Hutchinson CC

Markus Golden Career Stats

Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Ranks 8th in the 2015 draft class in sacks (51).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2015	ARI	14	20	10	3	4	12	0	0	2
2016	ARI	16	35	10	16	12.5	22	0	1	4
2017	ARI	4	11	0	1	0	4	0	0	0
2018	ARI	11	22	5	3	2.5	6	0	2	0
2019	NYG	16	33	35	12	10	27	0	0	0
2020	ARI	16	15	16	6	4.5	20	1	3	1
2021	ARI	16	29	15	9	11	19	0	1	4
2022	ARI	16	19	26	6	2.5	20	0	0	0
2023	PIT	11	11	6	5	4	10	0	1	0
Career		120	195	123	61	51	140	1	8	11

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

260 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.90s

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