Doug Martin (running back) facts for kids
Martin with the Buccaneers in 2015
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 13, 1989 Oakland, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | St. Mary's (Stockton, California) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Boise State (2007–2011) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 31 | ||||||||||||
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Douglas Martin (born January 13, 1989) is a former American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. Doug played college football for the Boise State Broncos. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose him in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. He also played for the Oakland Raiders.
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Early Life and High School Football
Doug Martin was born in Oakland, California. He grew up in Stockton, California. There, he went to St. Mary's High School. Doug was a talented athlete in both football and track.
High School Football Achievements
As a junior, he ran for 1,950 yards. He also scored 18 touchdowns. This earned him top honors from local newspapers. In his senior year, Doug rushed for 1,234 yards. He scored 14 touchdowns and was named his team's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Track and Field Skills
Doug also showed his speed in track and field. He ran the 100-meter dash in 11.15 seconds. He also had impressive jumps. These included a 6.69-meter long jump and a 13.20-meter triple jump.
Doug chose to play college football at Boise State. He committed to the team in December 2006.
College Football Career
Doug Martin played for Boise State University from 2007 to 2011. He finished his college career with 3,431 rushing yards. He also scored 43 touchdowns.
First Seasons at Boise State
Doug played his first college game in September 2007. In 2008, he had 107 rushing yards. He also returned kicks for 223 yards.
Expanding Role in 2009
In 2009, Doug's role grew. He scored two rushing touchdowns against the Miami RedHawks. He rushed for 116 yards against Bowling Green. Later, he had 112 rushing yards against Tulsa. He had two games with four rushing touchdowns. Overall, he finished 2009 with 769 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
Strong Performance in 2010
As a junior in 2010, Doug continued to shine. He rushed for 105 yards against Wyoming. He had 138 rushing yards against Oregon State. Against Louisiana Tech, he gained 150 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also had a big game against Nevada. There, he rushed for 152 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also caught a touchdown pass. He finished 2010 with 1,260 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.
Senior Year Success in 2011
In his senior year (2011), Doug led Boise State's running game. He scored a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs. He had 122 receiving yards and a touchdown against Toledo. He rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns against Nevada. Against Colorado State, he had 200 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He was named MVP of the 2011 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas. He returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. He also rushed for 151 yards and another touchdown in that game.
Doug finished his college career with 1,299 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns in 2011. He was known as "Muscle Hamster" by his teammates. This was because of his strength and smaller size. He ranks high in Boise State history for rushing yards and touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
Doug Martin was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 NFL draft. He was the 31st player picked overall. He was the second running back chosen that year. In June 2012, he signed a five-year contract with the Buccaneers. He became the team's starting running back for the 2012 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2012 Season Highlights
In his first NFL game, Doug had 95 rushing yards. He scored his first professional touchdown in his second game. On October 25, he rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown. He also caught a touchdown pass.
A week later, he had an amazing game against the Oakland Raiders. He rushed for 251 yards. He also tied an NFL record by scoring four rushing touchdowns in one half. He was the first NFL player to have touchdown runs of 70-plus, 45-plus, and 65-plus yards in a single game. This historic performance earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award.
Doug finished his rookie season with over 1,450 rushing yards. He also had nearly 500 receiving yards. His 1,926 total yards from scrimmage were the second-most in Buccaneers' history. He broke the team's rookie rushing record. He was nominated for NFL Rookie of the Year. He also earned a Pro Bowl selection. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
2013 and 2014 Seasons
In 2013, Doug rushed for 144 yards against the New Orleans Saints. He later suffered a shoulder injury. This injury ended his season early. He finished 2013 with 456 rushing yards.
Doug returned from his injury in 2014. He scored his first touchdown of the season in September. He had a season-high 108 rushing yards in the final game. He finished 2014 with 494 rushing yards.
2015 Comeback Season
Before the 2015 season, the Buccaneers did not extend Doug's contract. This meant he could become a free agent after the season. This motivated him to have a great year.
On October 4, he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. A week later, he had 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a receiving touchdown. He followed this with 136 rushing yards. In Week 11, he ran for 235 yards.
Doug finished the 2015 season with 1,402 rushing yards. He also had six rushing touchdowns. This amazing season earned him his second Pro Bowl selection. He was also named a First-team All-Pro. This made him the first Buccaneers running back to achieve this honor.
2016 and 2017 Seasons
In March 2016, Doug signed a new five-year contract with the Buccaneers. However, his performance in 2016 was not as strong. He finished with 421 rushing yards. He missed some games due to a league rule violation.
In 2017, Doug played in 11 games. He rushed for 406 yards. In February 2018, the Buccaneers released Doug after six seasons.
Oakland Raiders
2018 Season
In March 2018, Doug signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders. When the starting running back was injured, Doug took over. He had his best game in Week 16. He rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown. He also had another 100-yard game in the season finale. Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 723 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
2019 Season
In May 2019, Doug re-signed with the Raiders. However, he was placed on injured reserve in August. He was later released from the team.
NFL Career Statistics
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2012 | TB | 16 | 16 | 319 | 1,454 | 4.6 | 70T | 11 | 49 | 472 | 9.6 | 64T | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | TB | 6 | 6 | 127 | 456 | 3.6 | 28 | 1 | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | TB | 11 | 11 | 134 | 494 | 3.7 | 63 | 2 | 13 | 64 | 4.9 | 20 | 0 | – | – |
| 2015 | TB | 16 | 16 | 288 | 1,402 | 4.9 | 84 | 6 | 33 | 271 | 8.2 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | TB | 8 | 8 | 144 | 421 | 2.9 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 134 | 9.6 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | TB | 11 | 8 | 138 | 406 | 2.9 | 27 | 3 | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | OAK | 16 | 9 | 172 | 723 | 4.2 | 29 | 4 | 18 | 116 | 6.4 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 84 | 74 | 1,322 | 5,356 | 4.1 | 84 | 30 | 148 | 1,207 | 8.2 | 64T | 2 | 12 | 11 | |
NFL Records
- Most rushing touchdowns in a half: 4 (tied) (November 4, 2012, vs Oakland Raiders)
Buccaneers Team Records
- Most rushing yards in a single game: 251 (November 4, 2012, vs Oakland Raiders)
- Most rushing yards in a season by a rookie: 1,454
- Most rushing touchdowns in a game: 4 (November 4, 2012, vs Oakland Raiders)
- Most rushing touchdowns in a game by a rookie: 4 (November 4, 2012, vs Oakland Raiders)
- Most rushing touchdowns in a season by a rookie: 11 (2012)
- Most rushing yards per game in a career: 74.2
Personal Life
Doug Martin cared about giving back to the community. In December 2012, he visited children at All Children's Hospital. He also sang holiday carols to older residents at a retirement home.
Images for kids
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Martin with the Buccaneers in 2015
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Martin (center) dives for a touchdown while playing for Boise State.
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Martin at the 2013 Pro Bowl
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Martin at the 2016 Pro Bowl
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Martin, alongside Jason Witten and Charles Tillman during a visit in Hawaii to wounded veterans
