In an ideal world, Jalin Marshall would be on vacation following his third season in the NFL with the New York Jets. But life doesn't always work out the way a person wants and he or she has to make the best of the situations presented. That's exactly what Marshall is doing.

The former Ohio State H-Back is a member of the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football. The AAF is a professional football league in its inaugural season. Marshall has emerged as one of the league's stars with the performances he's had over the first two weeks of the year. Last week, Marshall caught the first touchdown in the history of the AAF in the Apollos' 40-6 win over the Atlanta Legends. The receiver, who played quarterback in high school, also threw for a five-yard score in the season-opening win.

In Sunday's game against the San Antonio Commanders, Marshall continued to be a major factor. In the second quarter, with Orlando trailing San Antonio 15-8, Marshall caught a 57-yard pass from quarterback Garrett Gilbert that nearly went for a touchdown.

Marshall did find the end zone in the fourth quarter, hauling in a 23-yard touchdown pass from Gilbert that tied the game at 29.

Marshall's three catches helped the Apollos to a 37-29 over the Commanders to move to 2-0 in the young season. For the year, Marshall has six catches for 135 yards and the two scores.

The AAF is a new professional football league that is looking to do things a bit differently. Unlike other football leagues that have emerged in recent years, the AAF is not attempting to go head-to-head with the NFL but rather work in conjunction with the top football league to help give its players an opportunity to make it to the NFL. Because of this, the players' contracts are not guaranteed in order for them to potentially sign with an NFL team after the season.

Marshall is not the only former Ohio State player in the AAF with four other Buckeyes on league rosters in its first year. Tight end Marcus Baugh is a member of the San Diego Fleet, offensive lineman Chase Farris, cornerback Doran Grant and defensive tackle Tracy Sprinkle all faced Marshall in Week 1 with the Legends.

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Marshall signed an undrafted free agent contract after he left Ohio State following three seasons. He spent two years with the Jets before he was cut. The receiver hopes to continue his good season in the AAF, ideally leading to another shot in the NFL.