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Laron Landry Bodybuilder Then And Now

By Cornell Scott / March 11, 2024

Laron Landry Then

Laron Landry was born on June 30, 1989, in White Castle, Louisiana. He began his football career at White Castle High School, where he was a standout player on both offense and defense. Landry was named the Louisiana Class 1A Player of the Year in 2006 and was recruited by several major college football programs.

Landry chose to attend Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played for the Tigers from 2007 to 2010. He was a three-year starter at safety for LSU and was named a first-team All-American in 2009. Landry also won the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation’s best defensive back, in 2009.

Landry was drafted by the New York Jets with the sixth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played for the Jets for four seasons before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2015. Landry played for the Colts for two seasons before being released in 2017.

Competitive History

Landry has been a successful competitor in both football and bodybuilding. He was a two-time All-American in football at LSU and won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2009. Landry also competed in the 2012 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition, where he placed 15th.

Life History

Landry is married to his wife, Shalonda, and they have two children together. He is a devout Christian and is involved in several charitable organizations.

Laron Landry Now

Landry is currently retired from football and is focused on his bodybuilding career. He is a sponsored athlete for several major supplement companies and has competed in several bodybuilding competitions since retiring from football. Landry is also a motivational speaker and has spoken at several events about his journey from football to bodybuilding.