Derrick Martin facts for kids
Martin with the Ravens in September 2008
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 16, 1985 Westminster, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Thomas Jefferson (Denver, Colorado) | ||||||||
| College: | Wyoming | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 6 / Pick: 208 | ||||||||
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Derrick Jerome Martin (born May 16, 1985) is a former American football player. He played as a safety, which is a defensive position. Derrick was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2006 NFL draft. He also played for several other NFL teams. These included the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants. He won two Super Bowl championships during his career.
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Derrick Martin's Early Life and High School Years
Derrick Martin grew up in Denver, Colorado. He went to Thomas Jefferson High School. Derrick was a talented athlete in high school. He helped his football team reach the state playoffs in 2001 and 2002. He was also the captain of his basketball team. As a senior, he was named Gatorade Player of the Year. This award recognizes top high school athletes.
Derrick Martin's College Football Career
After high school, Derrick played college football. He joined the Wyoming Cowboys team. He quickly became an important player on defense. In his first year, he scored a touchdown. He ran a blocked punt into the end zone.
As a sophomore, he earned special honors. He was named Second-team All-Conference. He also helped his team win the Las Vegas Bowl. They beat a strong UCLA team 24-21. After his junior year in 2005, Derrick decided to enter the NFL Draft. He finished his college career with 134 tackles and six interceptions.
Derrick Martin's Professional Football Journey
Derrick Martin played for several teams in the NFL. He was known for his strong defense and special teams play.
Playing for the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens picked Derrick in the 2006 NFL Draft. He was the first player from the University of Wyoming chosen by the Ravens. In his first year, he played in eight games. He made his NFL debut in October 2006. In 2007, he made 32 tackles for the Ravens.
Time with the Green Bay Packers
In 2009, Derrick was traded to the Green Bay Packers. He became a key player on their special teams. Special teams handle plays like kickoffs and punts. He was even a special teams captain in 2009. In 2010, he got an interception. However, he later had a knee injury. He was released by the Packers in 2011.
Winning with the New York Giants
Derrick signed with the New York Giants in 2011. This was a very successful year for him. He won his second Super Bowl championship in a row. The Giants beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. After this big win, he became a free agent.
Short Stays with Other Teams
Derrick also played for the New England Patriots. He signed with them in August 2012. He was released later that month. However, the Patriots re-signed him in October 2012.
In 2013, Derrick joined the Chicago Bears. He played in seven games for them. He made tackles on defense and special teams. He signed another one-year deal with the Bears in 2014. However, he was waived by the team in May 2014.
