Marshon Lattimore is an American football cornerback for the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL season. The New Orleans Saints selected Lattimore as the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In his rookie season with the Saints, he recorded a total of 52 tackles, including 43 solo tackles and five interceptions for 85 yards, earning a spot on the 2017 PFWA All-Rookie Team. After playing with the Saints from 2017 to 2024, he was traded to the Commanders in November 2024. Lattimore was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2017 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times (2017, 2019–2021).
Before joining the NFL, Lattimore played collegiate football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, representing Ohio State University from 2014 to 2016. During his time there, he recorded 46 tackles, including 34 solo tackles and four interceptions, according to Sports Reference. He also earned a spot on the First-Team All-Big Ten in 2016. Before committing to Ohio State, he attended Glenville High School, where he played both cornerback and wide receiver.
Marshon Lattimore’s contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Lattimore signed a five-year $97.6 million contract extension with the Saints in 2021. The contract includes a signing bonus of $7,500,000, a guaranteed amount of $58,103,000, and an average annual salary of $19,520,600.
Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
5 yr(s) / $97,603,000 | $19,520,600 | $7,500,000 | $34,103,000 | $58,103,000 |
Year | Team | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Restructure Proration | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
2021 | NO | $990,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,850,800 | - | $4,340,800 | $53,601,000 |
2022 | NO | $1,035,000 | $1,500,000 | $6,464,400 | - | $8,999,400 | $52,006,200 |
2023 | NO | $1,080,000 | $1,500,000 | $9,148,400 | - | $11,728,400 | $43,006,800 |
2024 | WAS | $605,000 | - | - | - | $605,000 | $605,000 |
POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 4 YR, $70,742,000; $0 DEAD CAP | |||||||
2025 | WAS | $16,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | $18,000,000 | - |
2026 | WAS | $16,500,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | $18,500,000 | - |
2027 | WAS | UFA |
How much is Marshon Lattimore getting paid?
For the 2024 season, Lattimore received a base salary of $605,000 and a signing bonus of $13,790,000, with a cap hit of $605,000 and a dead cap value of $605,000. Additionally, he will earn an average annual salary of $19,520,600.
Marshon Lattimore’s career earnings
As of January 2025, Lattimore has earned approximately $86,706,563 in his NFL career earnings (via Spotrac).
How much of Marshon Lattimore’s contract is guaranteed?
Lattimore's current contract includes a guaranteed amount of $58,103,000, with $34,103,000 guaranteed at signing.
What are the terms of Marshon Lattimore's contract?
According to his contract with the Saints, Lattimore received $9.3 million as part of the 2021 roster bonus and $15 million as part of the 2022 roster bonus respectively. Additionally, he was set to earn $13.8 million as option bonus before Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season. The terms and conditions in his contract also state that he is set to earn $2 million on the 5th league day of the 2025 and 2026 NFl season respectively. As per Spotrac, he would receive $500,000 if he earns a spot on the All-Pro team and the remaining $12 million of his 2023 season's salary would be fully guaranteed to him on 18th March, 2022.
Marshon Lattimore’s contract history
New Orleans Saints (2017-2021)
Lattimore signed a four-year rookie contract with the Saints in 2017, worth $15,359,563. It included a signing bonus of $9,310,591, a guaranteed amount of $15,359,563 and an average annual salary of $3,839,891.
FAQs on Marshon Lattimore
A. Marshon Lattimore plays for the Washington Commanders, as of the 2024 NFL season.
A. Marshon Lattimore was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
A. Marshon Lattimore was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
A. Marshon Lattimore is 28 years old, as of January 2025.