Tee Martin facts for kids
Martin visits the Kentucky Army National Guard in 2010
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| Position: | Quarterbacks coach | ||||||||||
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| Born: | July 25, 1978 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Williamson (Mobile, Alabama) | ||||||||||
| College: | Tennessee (1996–1999) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 5 / Pick: 163 | ||||||||||
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Tamaurice Nigel "Tee" Martin (born July 25, 1978) is a well-known American football coach and a former quarterback. He currently works as the quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Ravens, he was an assistant coach at several universities and high schools.
Martin played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He led his team to a national championship in 1998. The Pittsburgh Steelers then chose him in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL draft. During his six years as a player, Martin played in both the NFL and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rhein Fire, Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Early Life and High School Football
Tee Martin grew up in Mobile, Alabama. He played high school football at Williamson High School. This is where he first showed his talent on the field.
College Football Career
Playing for the Tennessee Volunteers
Tee Martin played college football at the University of Tennessee from 1996 to 1999. His coach was Phillip Fulmer. For his first two years, Martin was a backup quarterback to the famous Peyton Manning.
Winning a National Championship
In 1998, during his junior year, Martin became the starting quarterback. He led the 1998 Tennessee Volunteers football team to an amazing 13–0 record. They won the Fiesta Bowl against Florida State. This victory earned the University of Tennessee its first NCAA Division I-A national football championship since 1951. Some of his teammates who also went on to play in the NFL included running back Jamal Lewis and wide receiver Peerless Price.
Setting Records
During the 1998 season, Martin set a new NCAA record. He completed 23 passes in a row against South Carolina. When combined with a completion from the previous game, he had 24 consecutive completions. This was a new record for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the NCAA. He also set a record for the highest completion percentage in a single game at 95.8%.
In 1999, Martin led the Volunteers to another major bowl game. They played in the Fiesta Bowl again, but lost to Nebraska. During his two years as a starter, the Volunteers had a strong record against their main conference rivals.
Professional Playing Career
NFL Draft and Early Years
The Pittsburgh Steelers picked Tee Martin in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL draft. He was the 163rd player chosen overall. After playing for the Steelers, Martin spent a season in the NFL Europe league. In 2002, he helped the Rhein Fire achieve a great 7–3 record. They made it to the World Bowl but lost to the Berlin Thunder.
Later Professional Teams
After his time with the Rhein Fire, Martin played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Oakland Raiders. In 2004, he was released by the Raiders. He finished his playing career as a third-string quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Tee Martin began a successful coaching career.
Early Coaching Roles
- Morehouse College (2006): He started as the passing game coordinator.
- North Cobb High School (2007): He became the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
- North Atlanta High School (2008): He served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
- University of New Mexico (2009): He was hired as the quarterbacks coach.
- University of Kentucky (2010–2011): He coached wide receivers and later became the passing game coordinator.
Coaching at USC
In 2012, Martin joined the University of Southern California as the wide receivers coach. He was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Trojans in 2015. He stayed in this role until 2018.
Return to Tennessee
On January 15, 2019, Martin returned to his old college team, the University of Tennessee. He became the assistant head coach and wide receivers coach.
Baltimore Ravens
On February 6, 2021, Tee Martin joined the Baltimore Ravens as their wide receivers coach. In February 2023, he was promoted to quarterbacks coach for the Ravens, a position he holds today.
Personal Life
Tee Martin was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. He is married to Toya Rodriguez, who is a recording artist.
His oldest son, Amari Rodgers, also played football as a wide receiver. Amari played for Clemson University and later for the Houston Texans. Martin's middle son, Kaden, is a talented athlete in both football and baseball. He plans to play baseball for the University of Miami and also join their football team. Martin's youngest son, Cannon, was born in 2012.
Martin also owns a company called Playmakers Sports. This company helps plan sports events and trains quarterbacks. He is also a college football expert for a TV program called Talkin' Football. He helps coach at special camps like the Nike Elite 11 Quarterback Camps. In 2008, he started his own "Dual Threat" Quarterback Camp and Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.
