Marlon Humphrey is a professional football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Born on July 8, 1996, in Hoover, Alabama, he started his athletic journey at Hoover High School, where he played football and track. Humphrey was named to the USA Today All-USA High School Football Team in 2012 and 2013 in high school. He earned a silver medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the 2013 World Youth Championships in Ukraine. Humphrey continued his football career at the University of Alabama, where he played from 2014 to 2016.
During his time with the Crimson Tide, he helped the team secure the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship and was named to the College Football All-America Team in 2016. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the 16th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Humphrey earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2019 and made it to the Pro Bowl in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024.
Who are the parents of Marlon Humphrey?
Marlon Humphrey was born to Bobby and Barbara Humphrey. His father, Bobby Humphrey, is a former running back for the Crimson Tide, and his mother, Barbara Humphrey, was a track and field athlete.
Marlon Humphrey's father
Bobby Humphrey, the father of Marlon Humphrey, was born on October 11, 1966, and is a former American football running back known for his career with the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins in the NFL. Humphrey went to the University of Alabama, where he earned First Team All-SEC honors twice and set a school record at the time (1986-87) with 3,420 rushing yards. Selected in the 1989 NFL Supplemental Draft. Bobby Humphrey, in the NFL, earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1990. After retiring, Humphrey transitioned into coaching and completed his education in social work at the University of Alabama. In 2004, he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
Marlon Humphrey's mother
Marlon Humphrey's mother, Barbara Humphrey, was a standout athlete during her time at UAB, where she set an unbeaten record (as of Jan 2025) in the outdoor 400 meters according to the official website of the UAB Blazers. Apart from athletic achievements, she understands the value of education and constantly reminds Marlon of the importance of academics saying, “You’ve got to get that degree...you do realize that you don’t play football forever" in an interview with CNBC.
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FAQs on Marlon Humphrey
A. Yes, Marlon Humphrey is the son of former NFL player Bobby Humphrey.
A. Marlon Humphreys changed his jersey number from 29 to 44 as the Ravens signed Earl Thomas (via the NFL official website).
A. Yes, Marlon Humphrey proposed to his girlfriend in April 2024, according to his Instagram account.
A. Marlon Humphrey has four siblings named Brittley, Breona, Maudrecus, and Marion (via Baltimore Ravens official website).
