Cedrick Lattimore (born February 6, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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for the

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, and signed with the

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as an

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in 2020.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Lattimore signed with the

as an

following the

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on May 4, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's

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the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on January 9, 2021, for the team's wild card playoff game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks on January 11, 2021. Lattimore was waived on August 23, 2021.

Philadelphia Stars

Lattimore signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the

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on April 22, 2022, and he was transferred to the team's inactive roster. He was moved to the active roster on May 5. Lattimore was placed on the injured reserve list by the team on May 3, 2023. He re-signed with the Stars on September 30, 2023. The Stars folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Calgary Stampeders

On February 3, 2025, Lattimore signed with the

of the

(CFL).

References

External links

Iowa Hawkeyes football bioCalgary Stampeders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lattimore, Cedrick 1998 births Living people Players of American football from Wayne County, Michigan Players of Canadian football from Michigan People from Redford, Michigan American football defensive tackles Canadian football defensive linemen Iowa Hawkeyes football players Seattle Seahawks players Philadelphia Stars (2022) players Calgary Stampeders players