David Martin (tight end)
| Miami Dolphins | |
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| Career information | |
| College: | Tennessee |
| NFL draft: | 2001 / round: 6 / pick: 198 |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
David Earl Martin (born March 13, 1979 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky) is an American football tight end who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Tennessee.
High school career
Martin only played football his final two years at Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia, yet was rated as the ninth-best prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep at the end of his senior season. He received all-district and All-Tidewater Area honors, in addition to being named as the conference offensive player of the year as a senior, when he caught 35 passes for 690 yards and 11 touchdowns. Aside from being a wide receiver, he was a free safety on defense.
Martin was also a four-time letterman for the school's basketball team, averaging double figures in points his final two seasons.