Marcus Trufant
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Position (s): Cornerback |
Jersey number (s): 23 |
| born December 25, 1980 in Tacoma , Washington | |
| Career information | |
| Active : 2003 - 2012 | |
| NFL Draft : 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11 | |
| College : Washington State | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Tackles | 644 |
| forced fumble | 5 |
| Interceptions | 21st |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Marcus Lavon Trufant (* 25. December 1980 ) is a former American American football poker players. He played 10 seasons as cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League .
NFL
Seattle Seahawks
Trufant was selected in the 2003 NFL Draft as the 11th player in the first round by the Seattle Seahawks . In 2007, Trufant played a major role in the Seahawks defense by catching 7 interceptions and carrying one back to an 84 yard touchdown. He also put 85 tackles, which he was elected to the 2008 Pro Bowl . On February 21, 2008, the Seahawks put their franchise day on Trufant, holding it for an additional year before signing Trufant for another six years on March 26, 2008.
On October 17, 2011, Trufant was placed on the Injured Reserve List due to a bruised sacrum , ending the season for him. The Seahawks sacked Trufant on March 8, 2012, but recruited him on April 9, 2012.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On May 7, 2013, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed him , which he worked again with his former Defensive Coordinator Gus Bradley . He was released on August 30, 2013.
resignation
On April 23, 2014, he signed a one-day contract with the Seattle Seahawks so he could resign as the Seahawks.
Personal
His younger brother Isaiah also played in the NFL, while his youngest brother, Desmond Trufant , currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons , both of whom are also cornerbacks.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Trufant on Pro Football Reference . In: rbref.com . Retrieved December 18, 2007.
- ↑ Clare Farnsworth: ON THIS DATE: SEAHAWKS TRADE UP TO DRAFT WARNER. In: seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks, April 26, 2012, accessed January 23, 2016 .
- ↑ Clare Farnsworth: On this date: Marcus Trufant given the franchise tag. (No longer available online.) In: seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks, February 21, 2015, archived from the original on January 23, 2016 ; accessed on January 23, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ John Clayton: Trufant gives Seahawks hometown discount with six-year deal. March 26, 2008, accessed January 23, 2016 .
- ↑ Trufant Released . March 8, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ^ Brady Henderson: Seahawks agree to deal with cornerback Marcus Trufant. April 9, 2012, accessed January 23, 2016 .
- ↑ John Oehser: Jaguars sign CB Marcus Trufant . Jaguars.com. May 7, 2013. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ↑ Bob Condotta: Marcus Trufant signs with Jacksonville . In: Seahawks Blog . SeattleTimes.com. May 7, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ^ Matthew Fairburn: Jaguars roster cuts: Marcus Trufant, Mike Kafka among 21 players released. August 30, 2013, accessed January 23, 2016 .
- ^ Clare Farnsworth: Marcus Trufant retires as a Seahawk. (No longer available online.) In: seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks, April 24, 2014; archived from the original on January 23, 2016 ; accessed on January 23, 2016 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Danny O'Neil: Marcus, Isaiah and Desmond Trufant all playing at CenturyLink Field this week. In: seattletimes.com. The Seattle Times , November 8, 2012, accessed January 23, 2016 .
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Trufant, Marcus |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Trufant, Marcus Lavon (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 25, 1980 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tacoma , Washington |