Marlon Davidson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Marlon Davidson
| image = 2020 Atlanta Falcons promo - Marlon Davidson (cropped).png
| caption = Davidson in 2020
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Defensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|5|11}}
| birth_place = Greenville, Alabama, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 303
| high_school = Greenville (AL)
| college = Auburn (2016–2019)
| draftyear = 2020
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 47
| pastteams =
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2020|2022}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2023|2024}})
| status =
| highlights =
- First Team All-SEC (2019)
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 39
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 2.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 1
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 2
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 1
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 1
| pfr = DaviMa01
}}
Marlon Davidson (born May 11, 1998) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans.
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.{{Cite web |last=Elliott, Bud |date=September 4, 2015 |title=Auburn beats Alabama for 5-star defensive end recruit Marlon Davidson |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2015/9/4/9257381/auburn-alabama-marlon-davidson-recruit-star-commit |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=sbnation.com}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Vitale, Josh |date=March 22, 2017 |title=Auburn DE Marlon Davidson trying to make transition from freshman starter to sophomore playmaker |url=http://www.oanow.com/sports/college/auburn/football/auburn-de-marlon-davidson-trying-to-make-transition-from-freshman/article_bf436798-0f23-11e7-810a-4f9a5176a805.html |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=AU now}} He was also able to make the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman team.{{Cite web |last=Goldberg, Charles |date=December 8, 2016 |title=MARLON DAVIDSON, JAVARIS DAVIS ON ALL-SEC FRESHMAN TEAM |url=http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120816aac.html |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=AuburnTigers.com |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074543/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120816aac.html |url-status=dead }} During his sophomore year, Davidson was able to become the SEC defensive player of the week after a game with Missouri.{{Cite web |last=Ostendorf, Greg |date=September 25, 2017 |title=MARLON DAVIDSON NAMED SEC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK |url=http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092517aac.html |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=AuburnTigers.com |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074504/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092517aac.html |url-status=dead }}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3 3/8
| weight = 303
| dash = 5.04
| ten split = 1.78
| twenty split = 2.94
| bench = 21
| arm span = 33
| hand span = 10
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Marlon Davidson Combine Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marlon-davidson/32004441-5609-3525-2777-dfbcb1d4d28c |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1017395&DraftYear=2020 |title=2020 NFL Draft Scout Marlon Davidson College Football Profile |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the 47th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Justin |date=April 24, 2020 |title=What Auburn DL Marlon Davidson will bring to the Atlanta... |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1757892/2020/04/24/nfl-draft-marlon-davidson-auburn-atlanta-falcons/ |access-date=April 25, 2020 |website=The Athletic}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on October 13, 2020,{{Cite web |last=McFadden, Will |date=October 13, 2020 |title=Falcons place Marlon Davidson on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-marlon-davidson-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} and was activated on October 26.{{Cite web |last=McFadden, Will |date=October 26, 2020 |title=Falcons activate Marlon Davidson from reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-activate-marlon-davidson-from-reserve-covid-19-list |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |accessdate=October 29, 2020}}
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.{{Cite web |last=McElhaney |first=Tori |date=September 1, 2022 |title=Falcons place players on injured reserve, re-sign others |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-jalen-mayfield-marlon-daivdson-on-injured-reserve-re-sign-three |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} He was released on October 25.{{cite web|title=Falcons release former second round NFL Draft pick|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-release-former-second-round-nfl-draft-pick-marlon-davidson|author=McElhaney, Tori|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=October 25, 2022}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On May 8, 2023, Davidson was signed by the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2023 |title=49ers Sign Quarterback, Defensive Lineman and Tight End to One-Year Deals |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-quarterback-defensive-lineman-and-tight-end-to-one-year-deals |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=49ers.com}} He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-moves-for-initial-53-man-roster |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=49ers.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=49ers Announce Practice Squad Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-practice-squad-moves-x4783 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=49ers.com}} He was released on October 4.{{cite web|title=49ers Sign Running Back and Offensive Lineman to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-running-back-and-offensive-lineman-to-the-practice-squad|website=49ers.com|date=October 4, 2023}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On October 25, 2023, Davidson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Moraitis |first=Mike |date=October 25, 2023 |title=Titans add DL Marlon Davidson to practice squad |url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/25/titans-sign-marlon-davidson-practice-squad/ |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=Titans Wire |publisher=USA Today}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=2023-12-18 |title=Auburn NFL roundup: Marlon Davidson gets another sack |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2023/12/auburn-nfl-roundup-marlon-davidson-gets-another-sack.html |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=AL.com |language=en}} He was signed to the active roster on December 22.{{cite web |last1=Wyatt |first1=Jim |title=Titans Place Safety Amani Hooker on Injured Reserve, Add DL Marlon Davidson to 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-place-safety-amani-hooker-on-injured-reserve-add-dl-marlon-davidson-to-53 |website=tennesseetitans.com |access-date=23 December 2023}} He played the last five games of the 2023 season, recording ten total tackles and a sack.{{Cite web |title=Marlon Davidson 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaviMa01.htm |access-date=Dec 21, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
Davidson re-signed with the team on May 6, 2024.{{cite web|title=Titans Agree to Terms with DL Marlon Davidson|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-agree-to-terms-with-dl-marlon-davidson|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=May 6, 2024}} He was placed on injured reserve on August 16, and sidelined for the entirety of the 2024 season.{{cite web|title=Titans Add DL Abdullah Anderson, Place DL Marlon Davidson on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/do-not-publish-titans-add-dl-abdullah-anderson-place-dl-marlon-davidson-on-injured-reserve|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 16, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marlon_davidson_1001792.html Auburn Tigers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701212457/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marlon_davidson_1001792.html |date=July 1, 2018 }}
- {{twitter|marlondavidson7}}
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Category:People from Greenville, Alabama
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Category:American football defensive ends
Category:American football defensive tackles
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