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 in the NFL. He played college football at Ohio State and 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 achieved four Pro Bowl selections with the Saints. He was traded to the Washington Commanders during the 2024 season, marking a shift in his NFL career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Redshirted at Ohio State

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

2015: Limited Games Due to Injury

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

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

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

June 3, 2017: Signed with the Saints

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

August 16, 2017: Competed for Starting Cornerback Position

On August 16, 2017, after Delvin Breaux fractured his fibula, Marshon Lattimore competed against Ken Crawley to replace him as a starting cornerback for the Saints.

September 11, 2017: Professional Debut

On September 11, 2017, Marshon Lattimore made his professional regular season debut with the New Orleans Saints against the Minnesota Vikings, recording four solo tackles in a 29-19 loss.

October 15, 2017: First Career Interception and Touchdown

On October 15, 2017, Marshon Lattimore recorded his first career interception, returning a pass by Matthew Stafford for 27 yards and scoring his first career touchdown in a 52-38 victory against the Detroit Lions. He earned the National Football Conference (NFC) Defensive Rookie of the Month for October.

December 24, 2017: Continued Interception Streak

On December 24, 2017, Marshon Lattimore had his third consecutive game with an interception during a 23–13 victory against the Atlanta Falcons.

2017: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

In 2017, Marshon Lattimore was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the NFL draft. He was later named the 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

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, Marshon Lattimore started in his first career playoff game, recording two solo tackles and two pass deflections in a 31-26 NFC Wild Card round victory over the Carolina Panthers.

November 29, 2018: Forced Fumble and Salvation Army Celebration

On November 29, 2018, Marshon Lattimore collected a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) and forced a fumble by Amari Cooper, recovered it, and celebrated by putting $23 into the Salvation Army's Red Kettle during a 13–10 loss at the Dallas Cowboys.

2018: Saints Clinch First-Round Bye

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 Eagles

On January 13, 2019, Marshon Lattimore had four solo tackles, two pass deflections, and two interceptions off passes thrown by Nick Foles during a 20–14 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.

January 20, 2019: NFC Championship Game Appearance

On January 20, 2019, Marshon Lattimore made six combined tackles (five solo) during a 26–23 overtime loss in the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

October 13, 2019: Intercepted Pass Against Jaguars

On October 13, 2019, Marshon Lattimore recorded three solo tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and had his lone interception of the season off of a pass by Gardner Minshew during a 13–6 victory at the Jacksonville Jaguars.

November 1, 2020: Intercepted Pass Against Bears

On November 1, 2020, Marshon Lattimore recorded a season-high eight combined tackles, made a pass deflection, and had his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Nick Foles to tight end Jimmy Graham during a 26–23 overtime win at the Chicago Bears.

September 12, 2021: Signed Contract Extension with Saints

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

September 26, 2021: Intercepted Pass Against Patriots

On September 26, 2021, Marshon Lattimore collected a season-high ten combined tackles, made a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Mac Jones during a 28–13 victory at the New England Patriots.

February 8, 2022: Dennis Allen Promoted to Head Coach

On February 8, 2022, the New Orleans Saints promoted Dennis Allen to head coach following the retirement of Sean Payton, and Allen retained Marshon Lattimore as the No. 1 starting cornerback.

October 2, 2022: Season-High Tackles Against Vikings

On October 2, 2022, Marshon Lattimore produced a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) during a 25–28 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

January 1, 2023: Returned From Injury and Intercepted Pass

On January 1, 2023, Marshon Lattimore returned after missing ten games due to a lacerated kidney and two broken ribs, and recorded six solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass during a 20–10 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 10, 2023: Intercepted Pass Against Titans

On September 10, 2023, Marshon Lattimore had a season-high four pass deflections and intercepted a pass during a 15–16 victory against the Tennessee Titans.

November 25, 2023: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 25, 2023, the Saints officially placed Marshon Lattimore on injured reserve due to his ankle injury, and he remained inactive for the last seven games of the season.

October 13, 2024: Season-High Tackles vs. Buccaneers

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

November 4, 2024: Dennis Allen Fired

On November 4, 2024, the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen after seven consecutive losses, leading to a 2–7 record. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi was appointed as interim head coach.

November 5, 2024: Traded to 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: Season-High Pass Deflections vs. Eagles

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