BIOGRAPHY
L. J. Fort was born on January 3rd, 1996, in Granite City, Illinois. He is a linebacker in the NFL.
Prior to his college career, Fort was named the Missouri Class 5A Player of the Year in 2007. He was named first-team all-conference pick as a linebacker and running back. Fort helped Waynesville to the first state title in the school's history as they won the Class 5A state championship with a 12-1 overall record. He rushed for 2,152 yards and 23 touchdowns on 228 carries and tallied 85 total tackles and led his team with eight sacks and five interceptions.
During his freshman season in 2008, Fort played in 14 games as a true freshman. He saw time on special teams and as a reserve linebacker. Fort tallied ten tackles on the year and recorded at least one tackle in eight games.
In 2009, during his sophomore season, Fort played in all 11 games, starting nine contests. He ranked third on the team in tackles with 70 for the season. Fort recorded 30 solos and 40 assisted tackles. He tallied 4.5 TFLs and one sack on the season and also made two interceptions and one fumble recovery and forced a fumble.
During his junior season in 2010, Fort started all 12 games at linebacker for the MVFC champions. He was second on the team with 92 total tackles and three interceptions and third on the team with 11.5 TFLs. Fort also credited with one forced fumble and one fumble recovery on the season and reached double-digit tackles on four occasions.
Fort signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent and made the 53-man roster for the 2012 regular-season opener. Fort played in all 16 regular-season games for the Browns, finishing his rookie season with 20 tackles, one sack, and one interception.
Fort signed a futures contract with the Denver Broncos on December 31, 2013. On October 22, 2014, Fort was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. On November 26, 2014, Fort was signed to the Bengals' practice squad. Fort has played for multiple teams throughout his NFL journey and is currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League.
On September 30, 2019, Fort was signed by the Baltimore Ravens.
