Marcus Trufant Biography

 

Hi my name is Marcus, I go by the nickname of Tru. My college buddies gave me the nickname because I was a true freshman-playing ball at the collegiate level. I was born 12-25-80. I was my mama's Christmas Gift and my daddy's bundle of joy. I have two younger brothers, Isaiah and Desmond. Isaiah plays cornerback at Eastern Washington University and Desmond plays sports with the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.

 

 

Professional
Marcus was chosen with the 11th overall pick in the first-round of the 2003 NFL Draft, becoming the first defensive player taken in the first round by the Seahawks since DE Lamar King (1999) and only the third cornerback drafted in the first round by the Seahawks in team history. Is the highest corner selected since Shawn Springs was chosen third in 1997.

 

 

College
Started at left cornerback at Washington State early in his freshman year. Has not allowed a touchdown reception in his last two seasons. Finished his career with 201 tackles (153 solos), five stops behind the line of scrimmage, eleven interceptions for 139 yards in returns and 49 pass deflections in 42 games. Senior: An All-American second-team pick by the Associated Press, and First-Team All-Pac-10 Conference choice, he served as team captain and started every game at left cornerback. Finished the season third on the team with 74 tackles (59 solos) and a stop behind the line of scrimmage. Had three interceptions for 33 yards in returns, deflected 13 passes and also recovered a fumble. Returned 38 punts for 402 yards (10.6 avg.). Finished career with five solo tackles, a pass defensed and two punt returns for 10 yards versus Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl. Junior: All-Pac-10 Conference honorable mention. Started seven games, recording 37 tackles (31 solo) with three stops for losses of seven yards, forced and recovered a fumble, had three interceptions for 51 yards in returns and seven pass defensed. Suffered a broken thumb that forced him to miss four games. Collected six tackles with three passes defensed versus Purdue in the Sun Bowl. Sophomore: Started every game at left cornerback, earning Player of the Game honors versus Stanford. Recorded 53 tackles (43 solo) with three interceptions and 16 pass deflections and a fumble recovery. Freshman: Freshman All-Pac 10 Conference selection. Played in 11 games, starting seven of the final eight contests. Recorded 37 tackles (27 solo) with two interceptions for 48 yards in returns and 13 pass defensed.

 

Personal
Attended Wilson (Tacoma, Wash.) High School. Earned three varsity letters, two in basketball and track. Served as as team captain for three sports as a senior. As a junior, named the top offensive player on the team, while in basketball, he was chosen Mr. Defense. Triple jumped 47-6 to capture ninth place at the State track meet. As a senior, earned All-State first team honors by Associated Press, the Seattle PI and Washington Prep Report. Was a Seattle Times Red Chip honoree and named to the Western 100 (number eight DB) by the Tacoma News Tribune. Named Washington AAAA player of the Year by TNT as well as to the paper’s All-League, All-Area and All-State teams. Won the state 4-A title. Scored 30 touchdowns and rushed for more than 1,800 yards. On defense, he recorded 48 tackles and eight interceptions. Majored in communications.