Laith Marjan

Laith Alexander Marjan is an American professional football kicker. He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates, Kansas Jayhawks, and for the South Alabama Jaguars.

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

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.

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

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

Statistics Year Team GP Overall FGs PATs Total points 2021 East Carolina 0 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 82Career 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. He was waived on August 23.

Personal life Marjan is Arab American; his father was born in Kuwait. His first name means "lion" in Arabic.