Marlon Humphrey

Position:
DB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
196
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Hoover, Ala.
High School:
Hoover

2016 (Sophomore)

Came off a Freshman All-America season to earn first team All-America recognition by the Football Writers Association of America ... had the first of the Tide’s six pick-sixes on the season, taking an interception back for a score in the season opener against USC ... started 14 games and all 29 games that he played in during his career ... had two interceptions (18 return yards), one forced fumble and five pass breakups to go with his 36 tackles, including three for loss (-6 yards) ... named as one of the UA coaching staff’s defensive players of the week following his performances against USC, Western Kentucky, Texas A&M and Auburn. USC: Had a pick-six, the first of his career, from 18 yards out to highlight his night ... also added two tackles, including one for a loss (-3 yards). Western Kentucky: Forced a fumble, broke up a pass and recorded two total tackles against the Hilltoppers. Ole Miss: Collected a season-high five tackles, including four solo stops ... also added a pair of pass breakups to tie his career-high mark. Kent State: Totaled one tackle in the first half before the entire defense exited in the second half ... helped limit the Golden Flashes’ offense to only 84 yards through the air. Kentucky: Registered three tackles against the Wildcats ... helped limit the UK offense to only 89 yards passing on the night. Arkansas: Wrapped up his day in Fayetteville with three tackles against the Razorbacks. Tennessee: Finished with one tackle on the day as the Vols did not look his way often ... helped limit the UT aerial attack to 131 yards passing. Texas A&M: Picked off his second pass of the season one play after the Crimson Tide turned the ball over ... finished with three solo tackles and a pass breakup in a 33-14 victory over the No. 6 Aggies. LSU: Set a career-high mark for tackles with eight in Baton Rouge ... his eight stops ranked second on the team ... made one stop on special teams while adding one tackle against the run ... helped limit the Tigers passing attack to only 92 yards through the air. Mississippi State: Made one tackle and only allowed one pass to be completed all game ... helped limit the Bulldogs quarterback to a 61.15 passer rating. Chattanooga: Finished with three total tackles and helped hold the Mocs to 184 total yards, including just 70 yards rushing. Auburn: Made one tackle for a loss (-1 yard) against the Tigers in limited playing time ... missed most of the second half with a leg injury that cut his playing time short. Washington: Returned to the field after sitting out the Florida contest with an injury ... broke up one pass from his starting corner spot ... his coverage helped limit the high-powered UW offense to 150 yards through the air while the Alabama defense intercepted a pair of Jake Browning passes. Clemson: Recorded three tackles against the Tigers.

2015 (Redshirt Freshman)

The Crimson Tide’s starting corner opposite Cyrus Jones ... selected to the Freshman All-SEC Team ... totaled 45 tackles, including 3.5 for a loss (-16 yards), three interceptions, two forced fumbles and eight pass breakups in his 15 starts ... his three interceptions ranked second on the team. Wisconsin: Earned the start at corner in his first collegiate game ... recorded three tackles, all unassisted, by night’s end. Middle Tennessee: Made his second start at corner in as many weeks ... notched four tackles along with one pass breakup and a forced fumble. Ole Miss: Recorded a career-high six tackles, including a half of a tackle for a loss (-1 yard). ULM: Made three stops, including two for a loss (-13 yards), with one pass breakup ... helped limit the ULM offense to just 92. Georgia: Left Athens with his first career interception while adding three total tackles ... the pick stunted a possible late drive by the Bulldogs. Arkansas: Tallied two tackles and one pass breakup against the Razorbacks. Texas A&M: Broke up two passes and notched two tackles in College Station ... helped limit the Aggies to a season-low 23 points and force a season-high four picks. Tennessee: Recorded two tackles against the Vols ... helped limit the UT aerial attack to only 171 yards. LSU: Collected one tackle on the night ... helped limit the Tigers to 128 yards passing and only six completions. Mississippi State: Picked off his second pass of the season, returning it for 29 yards to seal the victory and end any chance for a comeback by the Bulldogs ... also had three unassisted tackles. Charleston Southern: Forced his second fumble of the season while collecting two tackles in his lone half of play. Auburn: Matched his career high for tackles with six stops ... provided insurance on the outside, making most of his tackles on sweeps and runs ... his coverage played a huge part in limiting the Tigers to a lowly 3-of-15 on third downs. Florida: Recorded his third interception of the season to end Florida’s final drive of the third quarter ... added three tackles on the day. Michigan State: Did not record a tackle against the Spartans but did break up one pass. Clemson: Notched five tackles, including one for a loss (-2 yards), while adding two pass breakups ... caught Adam Griffith’s perfectly placed onside kick in the fourth quarter to help the Crimson Tide regain possession and momentum on the way to UA’s record 16th national championship.

2014 (Freshman)

Redshirted during his first season at the Capstone.

High School and Personal Data

An Alabama legacy (Bobby Humphrey) and a consensus five-star cornerback … first team All-USA by USA Today … Parade All-American … first team MaxPrep All-American … selected to participate in the 2014 Under Armour All-America Game … ranked the nation’s No. 1 cornerback by 247Sports and the No. 10 overall prospect in its Top247 … the No. 3 cornerback and No. 12 player nationally in the 247Sports Composite while ranking as the No. 1 player in Alabama in both the Top247 and the Composite … No. 9 in the Rivals100, also the site’s No. 2 cornerback and No. 1 player in Alabama … rated 15th in the ESPN300 and fifth among cornerbacks … No. 2 in the state and seventh in the Southeast Region by ESPN … No. 30 in the Scout300 and ranked as the No. 4 cornerback … ranked 11th nationally in the PrepStar Top 300 and the fourth cornerback on that list … three-time member of the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s first team 6A All-State team, while starring for Hoover High School … member of the 2013 AL.com Super All-State team … No. 2 on the final AL.com 2014 A-List … played in the 2013 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … registered 44 tackles with three interceptions and seven pass breakups as a senior … picked off four more passes as a junior in 2012 and broke up 15 more passes that season … totaled 33 tackles with six interceptions – three that he returned for touchdowns – and nine PBU as a sophomore in 2011 … one of the top track athletes in the nation and the 2013 Birmingham News Metro Boys Track Athlete of the Year … top time of 6.89 seconds in the indoor 60-meter dash, a 7.80 best in the 60-meter hurdles and a 48.11 best in the 400-meter hurdles … has posted a 49.06 mark in the 400-meter dash and a 14.12 best in the 110-meter hurdles … won the 110-meter hurdles (13.67) and the 400-meter hurdles (50.75) at the 2013 World Youth Track & Field Trials … won seven Alabama state championship event titles across the indoor and outdoor track seasons in 2013 … played for head coach Josh Niblett at Hoover, where the Bucs went 30-0 spanning his junior and senior seasons, winning back-to-back Alabama 6A State Championships … his father Bobby Humphrey was a first team All-America running back for the Crimson Tide in 1986 and 1987 and currently ranks second in career rushing yards at the Capstone with 3,420 ... the elder Humphrey was a first-round NFL draft selection in 1989, playing three seasons for the Denver Broncos (Super Bowl participant after the 1989 season; 1990 Pro Bowl selection) and then playing in 1992 with the Miami Dolphins … his mother Barbara (May) Humphrey set UAB’s still-standing record in the outdoor 400 meters (53.30) … chose Alabama over Florida State while also considering UCLA and Mississippi State.