Marlon Davidson

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Marlon Davidson
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Davidson in 2020
No. 90 – Tennessee Titans
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-11) May 11, 1998 (age 26)
Greenville, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school: Greenville (AL)
College: Auburn (2016–2019)
NFL draft: 2020  / round: 2 / pick: 47
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
  • First Team All-SEC (2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:39
Sacks:2.0
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:2
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Marlon Davidson (born May 11, 1998) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in 2020 by the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn.

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Early life

As a five-star prospect, Davidson was highly recruited out of high school. Davidson chose to sign with Auburn, where his brother, Kenneth Carter, played football and is now on staff for the Tigers. [1]

College career

Davidson made an instant impact on the Tigers, starting in all 13 games and becoming the first Auburn freshman to start on the defensive line since 1985. [2] He was also able to make the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman team. [3] During his sophomore year, Davidson was able to become the SEC defensive player of the week after a game with Missouri. [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		303 lb
(137 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		5.04 s1.78 s2.94 s21 reps
All values from NFL Combine [5] [6]

Atlanta Falcons

Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the 47th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. [7] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on October 13, 2020, [8] and was activated on October 26. [9]

On December 5, 2021, he recorded his first career interception, a pick-six against Tom Brady.

On September 1, 2022, Davidson was placed on injured reserve after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. [10] He was released on October 25. [11]

San Francisco 49ers

On May 8, 2023, Davidson was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. [12] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [13] [14] He was released on October 4. [15]

Tennessee Titans

On October 25, 2023, Davidson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. [16] In week 14 Davidson was activated from the practice squad and played against the Miami Dolphins. One week later in a game against the Houston Texans Davidson recorded his first sack for the Titans. [17] He was signed to the active roster on December 22. [18] He re-signed with the team on May 6, 2024. [19] He was placed on injured reserve on August 16. [20]

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References

  1. ↑ Elliott, Bud (September 4, 2015). "Auburn beats Alabama for 5-star defensive end recruit Marlon Davidson". sbnation.com. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  2. ↑ Vitale, Josh (March 22, 2017). "Auburn DE Marlon Davidson trying to make transition from freshman starter to sophomore playmaker". AU now. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  3. ↑ Goldberg, Charles (December 8, 2016). "MARLON DAVIDSON, JAVARIS DAVIS ON ALL-SEC FRESHMAN TEAM". AuburnTigers.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  4. ↑ Ostendorf, Greg (September 25, 2017). "MARLON DAVIDSON NAMED SEC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK". AuburnTigers.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Marlon Davidson Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  6. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Marlon Davidson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ Ferguson, Justin (April 24, 2020). "What Auburn DL Marlon Davidson will bring to the Atlanta..." The Athletic. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  8. ↑ McFadden, Will (October 13, 2020). "Falcons place Marlon Davidson on reserve/COVID-19 list". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  9. ↑ McFadden, Will (October 26, 2020). "Falcons activate Marlon Davidson from reserve/COVID-19 list". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  10. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (September 1, 2022). "Falcons place players on injured reserve, re-sign others". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  11. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (October 25, 2022). "Falcons release former second round NFL Draft pick". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  12. ↑ "49ers Sign Quarterback, Defensive Lineman and Tight End to One-Year Deals". 49ers.com. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  13. ↑ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster". 49ers.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  14. ↑ "49ers Announce Practice Squad Moves". 49ers.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  15. ↑ "49ers Sign Running Back and Offensive Lineman to the Practice Squad". 49ers.com. October 4, 2023.
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  17. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (December 18, 2023). "Auburn NFL roundup: Marlon Davidson gets another sack". AL.com. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  18. ↑ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Place Safety Amani Hooker on Injured Reserve, Add DL Marlon Davidson to 53-Man Roster". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  19. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (May 6, 2024). "Titans Agree to Terms with DL Marlon Davidson". TennesseeTitans.com.
  20. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (August 16, 2024). "Titans Add DL Abdullah Anderson, Place DL Marlon Davidson on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.
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