Why Marshon Lattimore could make the Saints an elite defense in 2024.
In three of the last four years, the New Orleans Saints have had one of the NFL's top defenses against the pass. They had a star-studded veteran crew in 2020 that was equally disruptive up front rushing the passer or in coverage on the back end. The 2022 group pressured the passer well and clamped down on receivers but managed only seven interceptions to rank near the bottom of the league.
The Saints selected Lattimore with the 11th overall pick in the first round of their outstanding 2017 NFL Draft. A star at Ohio State, Lattimore was the first corner chosen that year and would have both immediate and sustained success. Lattimore's 2019 season was perhaps the best of his career to date. He had just one interception but broke up 14 passes while allowing a 50% completion percentage when targeted. Nearly as effective in 2020, Lattimore would give up only 52.9% completion rate while intercepting two passes and breaking up 11 others.
At 6-feet and 192-Lbs., Lattimore is a physical defender who excels in any coverage scheme but is at his best in press-man. He's a terrific athlete with outstanding fluidity and elite coverage instincts. Perhaps more than any other modern cornerback, Lattimore is often asked to shadow an opponent’s top receiver and just as often eliminates their relevance in a game.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore intercepts a pass against the Tennessee Titans / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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