Marcus Trufant

Marcus Trufant
Trufant with the Seattle Seahawks in 2010
No. 23
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1980-12-25) December 25, 1980
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolWoodrow Wilson (Tacoma, Washington)
CollegeWashington State
NFL draft2003: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles644
Sacks2
Forced fumbles5
Fumble recoveries6
Interceptions21
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marcus Lavon Trufant (born December 25, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars, and was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks 11th overall in the 2003 NFL draft.

From 2010 to 2012, Trufant helped mentor the young Seahawks secondary that became known as the Legion of Boom.