Desmond Trufant

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Desmond Trufant
Birth Date	September 10, 1990
Birth Place	Tacoma, Washington
Nick Name	Des
Education	Woodrow Wilson High School University of Washington
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Mixed
Religion	Not Available
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Father’s Name	Constance Trufant
Mother’s Name	Lloyd Trufant
Siblings	Two (Marcus Trufant, Isaiah Trufant)
Age (2022)	31 Years Old
Height	6 ft. 1 in. (185 cm)
Weight	190 lb. (86 kg)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Build	Not Available
Relationship Status	Single
Girl Friend	Not Available
Children	Not Available
Sport	American Football
Position	Cornerback (#23)
Current Teams	Detroit Lions
Former Teams	Atlanta Falcons
Awards	Pro Bowl 2015 PFWA All-Rookie Team 2013 All-Pac-12 First Team 2012
Salary	$10 Million
Net Worth	$30 Million
Shoes	Adidas
Social Media	Twitter
Merch	Autographed Items, Poster
Last Update	July, 2022

Practice brings better results than prayer. Desmond Trufant’s career is one excellent example to prove this quote.

Coming from Tacoma, Washington, Trufant is now one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. The outstanding American player is playing in NFL for the last seven years.

Following the footsteps of his brothers, he debuted in the national league in 2013. He now plays for Chicago Bears, but he is famous for his spell at Atlanta Falcons (2013-2020).

Before playing with Atlanta Falcons, he played for Washington Huskies Football Team and Woodrow Wilson High School. He was inspired by his two brothers (Marcus & Isaiah), who also played in National Football League.

This article will take a closer look at every detail of his personal life, career, early life, salary, and social media presence. Before that, here we present you with some facts about Desmond Trufant.

Desmond Trufant | Childhood, Families, and Education

Desmond Trufant was born to Constance Trufant and Lloyd Trufant on September 10, 1990. He was born in the Washington city of Tacoma. Des Trufant is the youngest of three Trufant siblings.

He grew up playing on Tacoma’s local teams. He enrolled in Woodrow Wilson High School for his high school education. And he immediately earned a spot on the high school football team after demonstrating his talent to the high school coach.

Also, he received scholarship offers from numerous colleges and universities after graduating from high school. He chose the University of Washington for both his education and his football career.

Who are the Trufant Brothers?

Desmond is not the first Trufant family member to play in the NFL. He is, in fact, the third member of his family to play in the NFL, following his two brothers.

And it’s worth noting that both of his brothers were cornerbacks. Marcus and Isaiah, Desmond’s brothers, both played in the NFL.

Marcus Trufant, the first son of the Trufant family, began his NFL career in 2003 with the Seattle Seahawks. For eight years, he spearheaded the Seahawks’ defense from the corner.

He was unquestionably one of the best cornerbacks of his era. The fact that he was with the Seattle Seahawks for eleven years says everything about him.

Desmond’s younger brother, Isaiah, was a member of the New York Jets from 2011 to 2013. Isaiah was not as successful in the NFL as his siblings, but he has gained experience in a variety of leagues and clubs. He used his experiences to gain success in the NFL later in his career.

Furthermore, the brothers have an unbreakable bond. They occasionally compliment each other and post about each other on social media.

Desmond Trufant’s age? Height, age, and nationality

Trufant was born in 1990 and was born under the sign of Virgo. If you believe in astrology, Trufant’s astrological sign is Horse. The number 23 cornerback is 6 feet 1 inch tall and athletic (185 cm). In addition, his most current weight is 86 kg (185 cm).

He has an athletic body figure, however we don’t know his specific body measurement. The footballer, who was born in Tacoma, has long black hair and black eyes. Furthermore, he is of American nationality and of mixed ethnicity. Unfortunately, we do not have information regarding his faith.

Early Career | Desmond Trufant

Career in High School

From a young age, he was encouraged to play football by the success of his older brother, Marcus. Following his other brother Isaiah’s NFL pick, he set his sights on playing in the National Football League.

Des began earning prizes at a young age. His football career began when he enrolled at Woodrow Wilson High School.

In his senior year, the Seattle Times recognized him first-team All-State. He was also named to the Seattle Times All-State postseason team.

In a track race, he also had some success as a triple jumper and long jumper. Des finished second in the Class 4A State Triple Jump track meet. In his junior year, he finished 11th in the long jump and played basketball.

Rivals.com rated Trufant as a 3-star recruit and the nation’s 56th best cornerback. He turned down numerous offers to attend Washington State University.

College Life

He began playing for the Washington Huskies Football Team after enrolling at Washington State in 2009.

From 2009 to 2012, he was a member of the Huskies. As a senior, he was named first-team All-Pacific Eastern Conference-12. As a cornerback, he helped the club finish 16th in pass defense during the 2012 college football season.

NFL Career of Desmond Trufant

Falcons of Atlanta

Season 2013

Desmond was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was the third cornerback chosen, following Dee Milliner (overall: 9th) and D.J. Hayden (overall: 12th).

On July 24, 2013, he agreed to a four-year contract worth $8.16 million. The contract also featured a guaranteed $6.94 million and a $4.31 million signing bonus.

Because the Falcons’ training camp was overrun with cornerbacks, Trufant had to compete for a spot on the squad. He battled for the two cornerback slots against Robert McClain, Asante Samuel, and Robert Alford. Falcons head coach Mike Smith was thrilled with his performance and chose him to start alongside Asante.

Following that, he made his NFL debut in a loss to the New Orleans Saints in the season opener. Trufant began with one spectacular performance after another.

He had a season-high seven combined tackles and a pass breakup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On November 3, he had his first career interception. In 16 games, he finished his first NFL season with 55 solo tackles, 17 pass deflections, and two interceptions.

Trufant demonstrated his talent to everyone. Pro Football Focus placed him eighth among all cornerbacks, with a rating of 75.2.

Season 2014

The Atlanta Falcons released Samuel in 2014, making Trufant the team’s first-choice cornerback. In addition, he had a season-high 7 combined tackles against the Buccaneers on November 9. Unfortunately, the Falcons did not make the playoffs again in 2014.

Despite his team’s poor performance, he recorded 61 combined tackles and 16 pass deflections in the 2014 season.

Selection for the Pro Bowl

The Atlanta Falcons hired new head coach Dan Quinn to replace Mike. Under the new head coach, Trufant and Alford kept their starting spots.

In week 11, Trufant recorded his first career sack on Matt Hasselback. After a week, he set a season best with six solo tackles in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Des also concluded the 2015 season with 42 total tackles, which was fewer than his previous two seasons.

Nonetheless, he was named to his first Pro Bowl. He was also selected as a substitute for the 2016 Pro Bowl. Trufant recorded his first sack of the season against Russell Wilson in a 26-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on October 16, 2016.

In week 9, Trufant had four solo tackles. Unfortunately, he had a shoulder injury and was forced to leave the squad for surgery.

However, Trufant received an overall grade of 78.9 from Pro Football Focus that season, ranking him 30th among all qualifying cornerbacks.

With an 11-5 record, the Falcons advanced to Super Bowl LI. However, they were defeated by the New England Patriots 34-28 after leading 28-9 in the third quarter.

Seasons 2017 and 2018

On April 8, 2017, Desmond Trufant signed a five-year contract for $68.5 million. He once again silenced his detractors and returned from injury with improved performances.

Furthermore, Trufant missed only one game that season due to injury. He appeared in 15 games in 2017 and has 41 total tackles, two interceptions, twelve pass deflections, a sack, a touchdown, and a fumble recovery.

He received an overall grade of 84.9 from Pro Football and was ranked 19th among cornerbacks In addition, he had 66 tackles, one sack, and 12 passes defensed (a team-high) in 18 games in 2018.

Last season with the Atlanta Falcons

Trufant suffered multiple injuries during the 2019 season, which ended up being his final with the club. He intercepted Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz twice in Week 2. Trufant was injured against the Houston Texans in Week 5 and missed five games as a result.

However, after only three games, he sustained another arm injury and was ruled out for the rest of the season. Trufant was released by the Atlanta Falcons on March 18, 2020. He spent seven seasons in Atlanta.

Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions contracted Trufant on March 25, 2020. He was signed for two years. However, the Lions released him on March 17, 2021.

Chicago Bears

On March 20, 2021, Trufant signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.

Desmond Trufant | Net Worth and Salary

It is no surprise that Trufant lives a lavish life, and he certainly deserves that. Besides that, he has worked hard to come up to this level.

He has given all his strength and time to football and has made a successful career out of his games. According to online sources:

“Trufant’s Net Worth is $30 Million.”

Moreover, he signed one year contract worth $1.75 million with Chicago Bears in 2021.

From bears, he will receive an average annual salary of $1,075,000, which probably exceeds the market value for a good but not exactly elite cornerback.

Previously, he got $5 million as a signing bonus. Being one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, he totally deserves that amount.

Besides that, he also earns a respectable amount from his sponsorships, endorsement deals, and advertisements. Currently, he has a sponsorship deal with Adidas.

Is Desmond Trufant married? Personal Life and Relationship

Trufant likes to keep his personal life away from the eyes of the media. But, according to different online sources, he is still single. This might be excellent news for his fangirls.

He is already thirty years old, and there is not a single piece of news about his relationships yet.

So now we can safely say that the talented player is entirely focusing on his career instead of being in a romantic relationship.

Also, Trufant’s thoughts and time are mostly occupied with his matches, training, practices, and other basic stuff, even to have time to think about casual relationships.

However, we do hope he finds someone special to spend his time with. As age goes by indeed, Desmond will surely have someone by his side.

We will be the first to let you know about his relationship affairs as soon as we find any news.

Social Media Presence:

Twitter: 41.4K followers

Some FAQs:

What is Desmond Trufant Jersey number?

Desmond Trufant currently plays as number #21 for the Chicago Bears.

How many games did Desmond Trufant play?

Desmond Trufant has played 103 games to date.

Why did the Falcons get rid of Desmond Trufant?

According to reports, the Atlanta Falcons released cornerback Desmond Trufant because the team failed to find a taker on the trade market. The issue of finding a trade partner was the main reason for his release.

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