Freddie Martino facts for kids
Martino with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | September 7, 1991 North, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | North (SC) | ||||||
| College: | North Greenville | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||
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Freddie Martino (born September 7, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver, which means his job was to catch passes from the quarterback. Freddie played for several teams during his career, including the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also played in other football leagues like the Alliance of American Football and the XFL.
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Freddie Martino's College Football Journey
Freddie Martino played college football for the North Greenville Crusaders. He was part of the team from 2010 to 2013. During his time there, he was a very busy player!
He caught the ball 296 times, gaining a total of 3,766 yards. He also scored 26 touchdowns by catching the ball. Besides catching, he even scored 5 touchdowns by running with the ball. He played in 48 games during his college career.
Freddie was also a talented track athlete. In 2013, he was named the Conference Carolinas Track Athlete of the Year for indoor sports.
Freddie Martino's Professional Football Career
Playing for the Atlanta Falcons
After college, Freddie Martino hoped to play in the NFL. He wasn't chosen in the 2014 NFL draft, but the Atlanta Falcons signed him on May 13, 2014. This was his first chance to play professional football.
He joined the Falcons' practice squad, which is a group of players who train with the team. Freddie made his first NFL game appearance on October 19, 2014, against the Baltimore Ravens. He stayed with the Falcons for a while, moving between the main team and the practice squad.
Time with the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2015, Freddie signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. He spent time on their practice squad, working hard to improve his skills. He was with the Eagles until May 2016.
Joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Freddie then signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 11, 2016. He worked his way from the practice squad to the main team. On November 13, 2016, he caught his very first touchdown pass in an NFL game! This was a big moment for him.
He continued to play for the Buccaneers in 2017 and 2018. He was often moved between the active roster and the practice squad. This shows how hard he worked to stay in the league.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his time in the NFL, Freddie Martino played in other professional football leagues.
He joined the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football in 2019. He was later traded to the Arizona Hotshots. This league stopped playing games in April 2019.
In October 2019, Freddie was chosen by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the XFL draft. He was later traded to the Dallas Renegades in January 2020. The XFL also stopped its operations in April 2020.
Freddie Martino's career shows his dedication to football, playing for many different teams and leagues.
