Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Marshon Lattimore

Discover the career path of Marshon Lattimore, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Marshon Lattimore is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the Washington Commanders. After a college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes, he was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Lattimore earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2017 and was selected to four Pro Bowls during his time with the Saints. He was traded to the Commanders during the 2024 season, continuing his NFL career in Washington.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Redshirted at Ohio State

In 2014, Lattimore redshirted his first year at Ohio State.

2015: Limited Games Due to Injuries

In 2015, Lattimore played in only seven games during his redshirt freshman year due to hamstring injuries.

November 29, 2016: First-team All-Big Ten Conference

On November 29, 2016, Lattimore was named First-team All-Big Ten Conference by the coaches.

June 3, 2017: Signed with the New Orleans Saints

On June 3, 2017, Lattimore signed a fully guaranteed four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints for $15.35 million, including a $9.31 million signing bonus.

August 16, 2017: Competed for Starting Cornerback Position

On August 16, 2017, Delvin Breaux fractured his fibula, leading to Lattimore competing against Ken Crawley to replace him as a starting cornerback.

September 11, 2017: Professional Regular Season Debut

On September 11, 2017, Lattimore made his professional regular season debut for the New Orleans Saints in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, recording four solo tackles.

October 15, 2017: First Career Interception and Touchdown

On October 15, 2017, Lattimore recorded his first career interception and scored his first career touchdown in a game against the Detroit Lions; he also earned the NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for October.

December 21, 2017: Named to 2018 Pro Bowl

On December 21, 2017, Lattimore was named to the 2018 Pro Bowl.

December 24, 2017: Intercepted Pass Against the Atlanta Falcons

On December 24, 2017, Lattimore had five combined tackles, four pass deflections, and intercepted a pass against the Atlanta Falcons.

2017: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

In 2017, Marshon Lattimore was drafted by the New Orleans Saints and named the Defensive Rookie of the Year.

2017: Drafted into the NFL

In 2017, the New Orleans Saints selected Lattimore in the first round (11th overall) of the NFL draft, being the first of five cornerbacks chosen in the first round.

2017: Saints Clinch Playoff Berth

The New Orleans Saints finished the 2017 NFL season first in the NFC South and clinched a playoff berth with an 11–5 record.

January 7, 2018: First Career Playoff Game

On January 7, 2018, Lattimore started in his first career playoff game and recorded two solo tackles and two pass deflections during a victory over the Carolina Panthers.

November 29, 2018: Forced Fumble and Salvation Army Celebration

On November 29, 2018, Lattimore collected a season-high ten combined tackles, forced a fumble by Amari Cooper, recovered it, and celebrated by putting $23 into the Salvation Army's Red Kettle.

2018: Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2018, Lattimore was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after a successful 2017 season.

2018: Saints Finish Season with 13-3 Record

The New Orleans Saints finished the 2018 NFL season first in the NFC South with a 13–3 record, clinching a first-round bye.

January 13, 2019: Two Interceptions Against the Philadelphia Eagles

On January 13, 2019, Lattimore had four solo tackles, two pass deflections, and two interceptions off passes thrown by Nick Foles during a win against the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 20, 2019: NFC Championship Game Loss

On January 20, 2019, Lattimore made six combined tackles during an overtime loss in the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

October 13, 2019: Interception Against the Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 13, 2019, Lattimore recorded three solo tackles, three pass deflections, and had an interception off of a pass by Gardner Minshew against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

November 1, 2020: Interception Against the Chicago Bears

On November 1, 2020, Lattimore recorded a season-high eight combined tackles, made a pass deflection, and had an interception off a pass thrown by Nick Foles against the Chicago Bears.

2020: Named to Second Pro Bowl

In 2020, Lattimore was named to his second Pro Bowl, but chose not to play due to an injury.

September 12, 2021: Contract Extension with the Saints

On September 12, 2021, Lattimore signed a five-year, $97.60 million contract extension with the New Orleans Saints, including $58.10 million guaranteed.

September 26, 2021: Interception Against the New England Patriots

On September 26, 2021, Lattimore collected a season-high ten combined tackles, made a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Mac Jones against the New England Patriots.

2021: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2021, Lattimore was ranked 86th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

February 8, 2022: Dennis Allen Promoted to Head Coach

On February 8, 2022, Dennis Allen was promoted to head coach of the New Orleans Saints.

October 2, 2022: Season-High Tackles Against the Minnesota Vikings

On October 2, 2022, Lattimore produced a season-high ten combined tackles during a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

October 9, 2022: Injury During Game Against Seahawks

On October 9, 2022, Lattimore sustained an abdominal injury during a collision with Tyler Lockett during a game against the Seattle Seahawks.

2022: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2022, Lattimore was ranked 89th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

January 1, 2023: Returned from Injury and Intercepted Pass

On January 1, 2023, Lattimore returned after missing ten games and recorded six solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 10, 2023: Interception Against the Tennessee Titans

On September 10, 2023, Lattimore made two solo tackles, four pass deflections, and had an interception on a pass attempt thrown by Ryan Tannehill against the Tennessee Titans.

November 25, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 25, 2023, the Saints officially placed Lattimore on injured reserve due to his ankle injury, causing him to miss the last seven games of the season.

October 13, 2024: Season-High Tackles

On October 13, 2024, Marshon Lattimore recorded a season-high ten combined tackles (six solo) during the Saints' 27–51 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

November 4, 2024: Firing of Head Coach Dennis Allen

On November 4, 2024, the Saints announced the firing of head coach Dennis Allen after a seven-game losing streak, leading to a 2–7 record. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi was appointed as the interim head coach on November 4, 2024.

November 5, 2024: Trade to the Washington Commanders

On November 5, 2024, Marshon Lattimore was traded by the Saints to the Washington Commanders along with a 2025 fifth-round pick, in exchange for the Commanders' 2025 third, fourth, and sixth-round picks.

December 22, 2024: Pass Deflections Against Eagles

On December 22, 2024, Marshon Lattimore recorded four combined tackles (three solo) and a season-high three pass deflections during the Commanders' 36–33 win against the Philadelphia Eagles.

2024: Commanders' Season Finish

In 2024, the Washington Commanders finished second in the NFC East with a 12–5 record, clinching a Wildcard berth.

2024: Traded to the Washington Commanders

Midway through the 2024 season, Marshon Lattimore was traded to the Washington Commanders after playing for the Saints.

2025: Draft Picks Exchange

In 2025, the Saints traded a fifth-round pick (which they later traded to the San Francisco 49ers) to the Washington Commanders as part of the Lattimore trade. They received the Commanders' third (Jonas Sanker), fourth (Quincy Riley), and sixth-round picks (with the last pick originally traded by the Saints earlier for John Ridgeway III) in the 2025 NFL draft as part of the trade.