A versatile Troy safety who overcame time in the foster care system to become a productive tackler before signing with Las Vegas as an undrafted free agent.
Devin Lafayette rotated between box safety, free safety and slot cornerback at Troy, developing into a dependable tackler and playmaker before signing with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2026. The Brunswick, Georgia native's path included time in the foster care system and a serious injury before he found stability at Troy.
Path to the league
Lafayette, a 6-foot-2, 210-pound defensive back from Brunswick, Georgia, began his college career at Northern Illinois before transferring to Troy. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent, joining a young Raiders secondary.
Career highlights
At Troy, Lafayette became a versatile defensive back who rotated between box safety, free safety and slot cornerback, using his size to play down near the line of scrimmage while still contributing in coverage. Off the field, he has spoken about overcoming a childhood in the foster care system and recovering from a serious injury on his way to becoming a defensive leader for the Trojans.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Troy, Lafayette recorded 113 total tackles, two interceptions, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a sack, anchoring the Trojans' secondary before going undrafted and signing with Las Vegas.
Sources
- ESPN: Devin Lafayette
- Troy Trojans Athletics: More Than a Game, Devin Lafayette's Journey
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Safety
- Group
- defense
- College
- Troy
- Hometown
- Brunswick, GA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
