Marshon Lattimore

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1. When was Marshon Lattimore born?May 20, 1996
2. What is the college football?Ohio State Buckeyes
3. What is the NFL draft?First-round selection (2017 NFL Draft) by the New Orleans Saints
4. Who is Marshon Lattimore?Marshon Lattimore is a very fast football player who plays as a cornerback. He stops other players from catching the ball and is known for his speed and smart play.
5. Which team did Marshon Lattimore first play for in the NFL?He started his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, who picked him in the first round of the 2017 draft.

Cornerback: A defensive back in American football whose primary role is to cover wide receivers and prevent completions.
NFL Draft: The annual event where National Football League teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.
Defensive Rookie of the Year: An award recognizing the most outstanding rookie defensive player in the NFL for a given season.
Man-to-Man Coverage: A defensive strategy where each defensive back is assigned to cover a specific offensive player.