Marcus Lattimore to serve as ambassador at South Carolina

delmermollie

It didn't take long for to find his second career, and find it in a familiar place.Lattimore, a former running back who retired last month just days after his  Tuli Tuipulotu Jersey 23rd birthday because of knee injuries, will return to South Carolina to complete an undergraduate degree and work in the athletic department in an "amba sador" role."There's been some back-and-forth. I'll most likely work with the university, coach (Ray) Tanner, president (Harris) Pastides, coach (Steve) Spurrier, whatever they need me to do," Lattimore said, . "No official title that we have talked about yet, but we're trying to get something nailed down."Lattimore said he would probably complete a public health degree in January 2016.Lattimore suffered two major knee injuries while at South Carolina, the second of which damaged his draft stock. Lattimore was chosen by the in the fourth round of the 2013 draft but sat out his rookie season while recovering. Upon his retirement, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Lattimore with a job of some kind in the athletic department.Lattimore also made a strong impre sion on the , , and he parted on good terms with coach despite never playing in an NFL game.*Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter *.  Trey Pipkins Iii Jersey