Laith Marjan

Laith Marjan
No. 34  Pittsburgh Steelers
PositionPlacekicker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolEnloe (Raleigh, North Carolina)
CollegeEast Carolina (2021–2023)
South Alabama (2024)
Kansas (2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights

Laith Marjan is an American professional football kicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates, Kansas Jayhawks, and for the South Alabama Jaguars.

Early life and high school

Marjan attended Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, and committed to play college football for the East Carolina Pirates.[1]

College career

East Carolina

As a freshman in 2021, Marjan redshirted. He then played in 17 games across 2022 and 2023 as the team's kickoff specialist, not attempting any kicks. After the 2023 season, Marjan entered the NCAA transfer portal.[2]

South Alabama

Marjan transferred to play for the South Alabama Jaguars.[3] In 2024, he converted on 16 of 17 field goal attempts. After the season, Marjan once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Kansas

Marjan transferred to play for the Kansas Jayhawks.[5] Heading into the 2025 season, he won the Jayhawks starting kicker job.[6] Marjan finished the 2025 season, going 14 for 17 on field goal attempts, while making all 40 of his extra points.[7]

Statistics

Year Team GP Overall FGs PATs Total points
Lng FGA FGM Pct XPA XPM Pct
2021 East Carolina 0 DNP
2022 East Carolina 3 0 0 0 0 0
2023 East Carolina 12 0 0 0 0 0
2024 South Alabama 12 49 17 16 94.1 44 42 95.5 90
2025 Kansas 12 55 17 14 82.4 40 40 100.0 82
Career 39 55 34 30 88.2 84 82 97.6 172

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Marjan signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.[8]

References

  1. ^ Rodish, David (April 14, 2025). "KU kicker Marjan brings confidence, experience to Jayhawks in his final college season". Lawrence World-Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  2. ^ Stephenson, Creg. "South Alabama adds ex-East Carolina kicker Laith Marjan via transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  3. ^ Stephenson, Creg. "Kicker Laith Marjan has been among South Alabama's biggest surprises in 2024". AL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  4. ^ Guskey, Jordan (May 5, 2025). "Laith Marjan has made some memorable kicks, and is ready for more with Kansas football". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  5. ^ Laddha, Shreyas. "Kansas Jayhawks football adds potential replacement kicker for graduating Allen". Kansas City Star. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  6. ^ Laddha, Shreyas. "Kansas football has a record-setting kicker. The key is his pregame ritual". Kansas City Star. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  7. ^ Kozora, Alex. "2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Pittsburgh Steelers UDFA K Laith Marjan". Steelers Depot. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  8. ^ "Steelers' Laith Marjan: Another kicker in Pittsburgh". CBS Sports. April 27, 2026. Retrieved May 3, 2026.