Lathun Snipes brings veteran punch to Tennessee State’s defensive front
In the 2025 season, Lathun Snipes gave Tennessee State a sturdy, experienced presence at defensive line, and he already flashed impact with a game-sealing blocked field goal in the season opener against North Carolina A&T. He’s a 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior/graduate-student type who plays with leverage, toughness, and enough disruption to show up in the run game and on special teams—exactly the kind of tone-setter coaches love. His profile says reliability and grit more than flashy sack totals, which makes him a smart fit for a defense that wants physicality, hustle, and a little chaos up front.
