As a for the New Orleans Saints, where he discovered the number 23 jersey, Marshon Lattimore is known for his talent and engaging personality. Although the professional American football player only joined the NFL in 2017, he has already established himself as one of the best defensive players in the league.
Lattimore is definitely a rising star to watch out for. Here you will learn more about him including his Biography, Body Stats, Brother, Family Facts etc.
Age, early life and rise to fame
Marshon Demond Lattimore was born on May 20, 1996 in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his high school education from Glenville High School in Cleveland, where he played football in both an offensive (wide receiver) and defensive (cornerback) position. In his senior year, he caught 40 receptions for 911 yards and 16 touchdowns while helping his school qualify for the Division 11 Ohio Championship game. In recognition of his personal accomplishments, he was named the division’s Defensive Player of the Year, and the Associated Press also named him a first-team All-State.
Not surprisingly, Marshon Lattimore was courted at several colleges, but he chose Ohio State University, where he spent three years from 2014-2016. At Ohio State, Lattimore’s career was hampered by a redshirt in his freshman year and a hamstring injury in his sophomore year. However, he got a chance to shine in his sophomore year, and the Cleveland native didn’t disappoint. He started all games that year (2016 season) and recorded 41 tackles (30 solos), one loss, four stoppages and 13 passes defended. His strong showing was enough to catch the NFL’s attention despite only having one full season, and he was ranked the #1 cornerback by draft by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, etc.
NFL career
Marshon Lattimore lived up to the predictions and was selected in the very first round of the 2017 draft by the New Orleans Saints. He was the 11th overall winner that year and the Saints signed a four-year, $15,350,000 deal. Although he was only a beginner, the Saints gave him ample opportunities to play and he rewarded their faith in him. In 13 total games for the Saints (all of which he started), he made 53 tackles (44 solos), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, five interceptions for 85 yards and 18 passes defended as the Saints ranked first their division came to the finish and qualified for the playoffs.
Lattimore recorded his first career interception following a pass from Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in Week 6 of his rookie season. As a testament to his amazing individual accomplishments, he was voted to the 2018 Pro Bowl and unanimously named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press, ESPN.com, Sports Illustrated and PFWA. He was also named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month twice (October and December 2017), becoming the first player to accomplish such a feat twice. The New Orleans star is currently in his second season in the league and is still getting stronger and better.
