Emerson Martin facts for kids
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | May 6, 1970 Elizabethtown, North Carolina |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 302 lb (137 kg) | ||||
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| College: | Hampton | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1993 | ||||
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Emerson Floyd Martin was born on May 6, 1970. He is a retired American football player. He played two games for the Carolina Panthers in 1995. This was when the team was brand new, an expansion team in the National Football League (NFL).
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Emerson Martin's Playing Career
The Panthers signed Emerson Martin in January 1995. He played as a guard in two games that year. He even started one game. The team released him in October 1995. Later, Martin played for the Mobile Admirals. This was in the Regional Football League in 1999. That league did not last very long.
Teams Emerson Martin Played For
Emerson Martin played for several teams during his career. He was an offensive lineman in the NFL.
- 1995: Carolina Panthers
- 1994: Kansas City Chiefs
- 1995-1999: Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1997-1998: Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe)
Emerson Martin's Coaching Journey
After playing football, Emerson Martin became a coach. He started with the Carolina Cobras in the AFL. Later, he moved to college football. There, he became known for helping both offensive and defensive linemen.
Coaching Skills and Player Development
Emerson Martin is great at finding new players. He likes to help young athletes grow into future stars. He also works to build good relationships with former players, fans, and families. Many top college teams look for talent from his program, Players 2 Pros, LLC. He has helped many players get into Division 1 (FBS), Division 1 (FCS), and Division II schools.
Coaching Roles and Experience
Emerson Martin has coached at many levels. He has helped different teams improve their game.
- 2000-2002: AFL Carolina Cobras (Offensive Line Coach)
- 2002-2003: East Bladen High School (Offensive Line/Defensive Line Coach)
- 2003-2005: Saint Augustine University (Offensive Line Coach)
- 2011-2019: CEO, Players 2 Pros, LLC
- 2013-2014: Athens Drive High School (Offensive Line Coach)
- 2017-2019: Village Christian Academy (Head Football Coach)
- 2019: Indianapolis Colts – Bill Walsh Intern
- 2020: Indianapolis Colts – Bill Walsh Intern
- 2020-2021: Juniata College (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach)
- 2022-2024: USFL Pittsburgh Maulers (Offensive Line Coach)
- 2024-Present: Warner University (Offensive Line Coach)
Achievements and Awards
Emerson Martin earned several awards during his college playing days. He was recognized as a top player.
- All CIAA first-team: 1992, 1993
- Black College All-American: 1992, 1993
- Little College All-American: 1992, 1993
- Associated Press Division II All-American: 1992, 1993
- Kodak All-American: 1993
- NFL Coaching Intern Programs
