High School
Graduated from Tabor Academy (Marion, Mass.) … also prepped at Hendricksen High School … three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … ranked the No. 53 defensive lineman in the country and the No. 3 recruit in the state of Massachusetts by ESPN … was a first-team defense selection on the New England Prep School Athletic Council's (NEPSAC) All-Class B All-Star Teams … helped Tabor Academy to an undefeated 9-0 season and NEPSAC Class B Championship in 2025 … as a senior in 2025, recorded 42 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and one interception … was an all-league selection as a junior in 2024 after posting 42 tackles with 20 tackles for loss (TFL), three forced fumbles, and one interception … was a first-team all-state selection in 2023 as a sophomore at Hendricksen … enrolled at UCLA in Winter 2026.
Personal
Born Marcus Antonio Almada … parents are Antonio and Caren Almada … has one sister, Madison … athletes he admires most are Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett and D.J. Reader … states his greatest athletic thrill as scoring a touchdown on a scoop-and-score versus Milton Academy during his junior year … career objective is broadcasting after an NFL playing career … intends to major in communication.