 Favorite at the 2010 Saints Super Bowl XLIV victory parade | |||||||||||
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||
| Born | (1986-06-22)June 22, 1986 (age 39) Gretna, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 317 lb (144 kg) | ||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||
| High school | Archbishop Shaw (Marrero, Louisiana) | ||||||||||
| College | Louisiana State | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2009: undrafted | ||||||||||
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Marlon Dominique Favorite (born June 22, 1986) is an American formerfootballdefensive tackle. He was signed by theCarolina Panthers as anundrafted free agent in 2009. He playedcollege football atLouisiana State University (LSU).
Favorite was also a member of theKansas City Chiefs,Seattle Seahawks,New Orleans Saints,Buffalo Bills,Indianapolis Colts,Hartford Colonials,New England Patriots,Philadelphia Eagles,St. Louis Rams,Washington Redskins, and theAFL'sNew Orleans VooDoo.
Favorite attended bothArchbishop Shaw High School inMarrero, Louisiana andWest Jefferson High School inHarvey, Louisiana, where he played football as a defensive tackle. In 2002, he had 105 tackles (35 for a loss) and 20 sacks. In 2003, as a senior, Favorite was a first-team Division 5A all-state selection after recording 115 tackles and nine sacks, and played in theU.S. Army All-American Bowl. TheUSA Today named him a first-teamAll-American, andESPN.com rated him as their top defensive tackle prospect.
Following high school, Favorite attendedLouisiana State University, where heredshirted in 2004. As a freshman in 2005, he played in three games a reserve, making two tackles. He played in 13 games in 2006, making four starts, while recording 18 tackles (4 for a loss), and two sacks. In 2007, as a junior, Favorite made six starts in 11 games played, finishing with 28 tackles. As a senior, Favorite played in 13 games, making seven starts, and recorded 28 tackles (3.5 for a loss) and two sacks.
Favorite was signed by theCarolina Panthers as anundrafted free agent following the2009 NFL draft. He was waived by the Panthers during final cuts on September 5, 2009.[1]
TheSt. Louis Rams signed Favorite to theirpractice squad on September 30, 2009. He was released by the Rams on October 8, 2009.
Favorite was signed to the practice squad of theKansas City Chiefs on October 21, 2009. He was released December 2, 2009.
TheSeattle Seahawks signed Favorite to their practice squad on December 10, 2009, where he stayed through the remainder of the regular season.
Favorite was signed by theNew Orleans Saints to their practice squad during theplayoffs on January 20, 2010. He remained with the Saints through their win inSuper Bowl XLIV.
TheBuffalo Bills signed Favorite on March 2, 2010. He was waived on May 11, 2010.
Favorite was signed by theIndianapolis Colts on May 20, 2010. He was released during final cuts on September 3, 2010.
TheHartford Colonials of theUnited Football League signed Favorite on October 19, 2010. He remained with the Colonials through the end of the2010 UFL season.
TheNew England Patriots signed Favorite to their practice squad during theplayoffs on January 4, 2010.
He was re-signed to afutures contract on January 18, 2011. He was waived on August 5.
On August 8, Favorite signed with thePhiladelphia Eagles. He was waived on August 26.
The Rams re-signed Favorite on August 31, 2011. He was waived during final cuts on September 3.
On October 21, 2011, Favorite signed with theNew Orleans VooDoo of theArena Football League.[2] During the course of 3 seasons for the VooDoo, Favorite becomes the franchise's all-time leader in career sacks with 13.5, while also recording 73.5 tackles. Favorite retired from football on February 9, 2015.[3]
On August 16, 2012, Favorite signed with theWashington Redskins.[4] He was released on August 31, 2012, for final cuts before the start of the2012 season.[5]