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Marcus Trufant

Former Seattle Seahawk

10 NFL seasons. Pro Bowl. Super Bowl. Now building businesses and giving back.

10NFL Seasons
21Career Interceptions
644Career Tackles
20+Foundation Years

The Story

Selected 11th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Washington State University. Played his entire 10-season career with Seattle (2003–2012). Career stats: 644 tackles, 112 passes defended, 21 interceptions (7th in franchise history), 2 defensive touchdowns. Named to 2003 All-Rookie Team. 2007 Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection with 7 interceptions and an 84-yard pick-six. Played in Super Bowl XL. Mentored the young Legion of Boom secondary from 2010–2012.

Ventures & Work

Trufant Auto Detail

Founder

Mobile car detailing company founded during his final NFL season. Official auto detailing partner of the Seattle Seahawks.

Self-Storage Real Estate

Owner & Operator

Owns and operates multiple self-storage facilities in the Tacoma area, partnering with Extra Space Storage. Sold one facility in 2024 while planning acquisition of two more.

Trufant Media / Truly Unruly Podcast

Co-Host

Production company supporting the "Truly Unruly" podcast with wife Jessica, covering marriage, parenting, and relationships. Early launch customer of Official AI, a Seattle-based AI content creation startup.

Trufant Family Foundation

Founder

20+ years providing educational opportunities and scholarships for underrepresented students. Supported by Columbia Tower Club members and community partners. Runs youth football training camps focused on skills, character development, discipline, and leadership.

Key Highlights

2007 Pro Bowl and All-Pro - 7 INTs including an 84-yard pick-six
Played in Super Bowl XL with the Seattle Seahawks
11th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft
Mentored the young Legion of Boom secondary (2010–2012)
Official auto detail partner of the Seattle Seahawks
Self-storage real estate portfolio in Tacoma (acquiring 2 more)
20+ years of scholarships through Trufant Family Foundation
WSU Athletic Hall of Fame inductee (2015)

Community & Impact

Trufant Family Foundation - 20+ years of scholarships for underrepresented students
Youth football training camps - skills, character, discipline, leadership
Tacoma Sports Museum and Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame
Columbia Tower Club community partnerships

In the Press

Truly Unruly Podcast - with wife JessicaEarly adopter of Official AI (Seattle AI startup)WSU Athletic Hall of Fame (2015)

Why They’re in The Future

Marcus gave Seattle a decade on the field, mentored the secondary that became the Legion of Boom, and has spent 20+ years funding scholarships through his foundation. He's not just a former athlete - he's a serial entrepreneur, investor, and community pillar who happens to have played in the Super Bowl.