Marcus Davenport is an American football defensive end who plays for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints drafted him as the 14th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He started his professional football career at John Paul Stevens High School where he also fulfilled his athletic prowess and also got to make 73 tackles while in high school. He later joined the University of Texas of San Antonio (UTSA) and carried on with his practice as a defensive end. He got into college as a freshman with 14 tackles in 11 games and grew to become the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 as a senior.
He was drafted into the New Orleans Saints as the 14th overall pick in round one of the 2018 NFL Draft. This was the first time he began playing professional football in the NFL. As for a rookie year, he played quite well by getting 5 sacks, 21 total tackles, and one forced fumble. These outstanding figures made him to be in the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He did a better job in the year 2019, where he attained six sacks, 31 tackles and three fumble recoveries of which three were forced in 13 starts. Despite a drop in numbers in his 2020 season, the Saints invested in him as they exercised the fifth-year option on his contract in 2021. It would be in 2023, that the tide in Davenport’s NFL contract changed as he was signed to the Minnesota Vikings under a one-year contract.
Who is Marcus Davenport's wife?
Marcus Davenport has been married to Alexandra Landry since April 29, 2023, according to Zola.
Alexandra Landry Social Media
Alexandra Landry has her official Instagram account with the name @Alexxandra Davenport. The account is private where she has 5528 followers and only 10 posts. But she is often seen commenting on her husband's Instagram posts.
When did Marcus Davenport and Alexandra Landry meet?
There is no information when Marcus Davenport and Alexandra Landry meet. But they got married in April 2023. Marcus Davenport also posted an image of the couple by wishing Landry a Happy Anniversary saying, "I still think about how we met and how blessed Iv been since. Happy Anniversary my love. 1 year down. Many more to go."
FAQs on Marcus Davenport Wife
A. Marcus Davenport is 28 years old as of September 2024. He was born on September 4, 1996.
A. Marcus Davenport is 6 feet 6 inches tall.
A. Marcus Davenport plays for the Detroit Lions in the NFL as of 2024.
A. Marcus Davenport has played 67 games over his career at the end of 2023 season.
