Desmond Trufant

Atlanta Falcons 22nd pick

CB ·

Washington · 2013–2021

113

Games

302

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Desmond Trufant is a former cornerback out of Washington, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 22nd overall pick (round 1) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played 113 regular-season games from 2013 to 2021, with the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2013

Round

Round 1

Pick

22nd overall

Team

Atlanta Falcons

Position

College

Washington

Desmond Trufant Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 7th in the 2013 draft class in interceptions (14).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2013	ATL	15	54	15	1	0	0	2	17	1
2014	ATL	16	52	8	1	0	0	3	16	0
2015	ATL	16	33	7	1	1	2	1	11	0
2016	ATL	9	24	6	1	2	2	1	4	2
2017	ATL	15	35	5	3	1	1	2	12	0
2018	ATL	16	53	11	1	1	1	0	12	0
2019	ATL	8	13	5	1	0	0	4	7	0
2020	DET	6	16	4	1	1	1	1	4	0
2021	LV	7	14	3	0	0	0	0	6	0
Career		108	294	64	10	6	7	14	89	3

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-0

Weight

190 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.38s

Bench Press

16 reps

Vertical Jump

37.5"

Broad Jump

125"

Shuttle

3.85s

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