Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is an American professional football cornerback currently playing for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). He first gained prominence as a college player for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, where he set the FBS record for the most career interceptions returned for a touchdown. Forbes entered the NFL as a first-round draft pick by the Washington Commanders in 2023 before joining the Rams.
His career is notable primarily for his exceptional ball-hawking abilities and record-setting collegiate performance, which established him as a highly touted defensive prospect. This background in creating defensive touchdowns continues to define his potential impact on the field.
Recently, Forbes has been featured in sports news due to his growing role and performance within the Rams' secondary. Headlines have highlighted his key plays, such as a crucial interception, and coverage has focused on how the team is successfully integrating him into their defensive schemes. Features also discuss how the coaching staff's unique approach is facilitating his contributions to the team.
This recent attention underscores a positive trajectory in his professional career with the Rams, marking a significant chapter after his initial stint with the Commanders. The coverage suggests he is becoming an increasingly important component of the team's defense.
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. intercepts a pass from Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield to close out the first half - Rams 2025-11-24 11:23 · Rams
- Feature: Aubrey Pleasant facilitates Rams' unusual yet successful cornerback rotation using personal connections, 'amoeba' approach - Rams 2025-11-22 07:41 · Rams
- How the Rams Have Continued to Strike Gold With Emmanuel Forbes - Sports Illustrated 2025-11-21 06:49 · Sports Illustrated
- Emmanuel Forbes Jr. is becoming a NEO in the Rams secondary Matrix - Ramblin' Fan 2025-11-20 08:02 · Ramblin' Fan
- How the Rams Celebrates Emmanuel Forbes' Career Day - Sports Illustrated 2025-11-19 06:35 · Sports Illustrated
- Cobie Durant's lung bruise could force newest Ram into lineup against 49ers - MSN 2025-11-18 18:11 · MSN
- Failed Commanders experiment suddenly looks like the real deal on his new team - Riggo's Rag 2025-11-17 21:00 · Riggo's Rag
- HIGHLIGHTS: Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes' deflects Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's 25-yard pass - Rams 2025-11-17 14:42 · Rams
- Emmanuel Forbes Jr. had best performance of any CB vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba all year - Rams Wire 2025-11-17 09:56 · Rams Wire
- Rams slow Seahawks' explosive offense, take slim lead into halftime - Sports Illustrated 2025-11-17 06:40 · Sports Illustrated