Marcus Trufant played college football for Washington State Cougars, and was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks 11th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft.
12 Facts About Marcus Trufant
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From 2010 to 2012, Trufant helped mentor the young Seahawks secondary that became known as the Legion of Boom.
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Marcus Trufant was the team captain for two teams as a senior.
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Marcus Trufant attended Washington State University after being recruited by then-Washington State Cougars football head coach Mike Price.
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Marcus Trufant started for all four years for the Cougars and was a member of the 2003 Rose Bowl team that lost to the Oklahoma Sooners in his 2002 senior year.
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Marcus Trufant did not allow a single touchdown against him for his last two years there.
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Marcus Trufant was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 11th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft.
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In 2007 Marcus Trufant played a big part in the Seahawks defense, intercepting a career-high 7 passes and returning one for an 84-yard touchdown.
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Marcus Trufant deflected 15 passes and made 85 tackles, and was voted into the 2008 Pro Bowl in Hawaii.
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On October 17,2011, Marcus Trufant was placed on injured reserve with a bruised sacrum, ending his season.
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On May 7,2013, Marcus Trufant signed a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, reuniting him with his former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
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Marcus Trufant started at the cornerback position as a true freshman for the University of Washington in 2009 and remained a starter through his senior year in 2012.