Jeremiah Martin (American football) explained

Jeremiah Martin
Current Team:Cleveland Browns
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:July 10, 1999
Birth Place:San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:267
High School:Cajon (San Bernardino)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Fumble Recoveries
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Pass Deflections
Statlabel6:Defensive Touchdowns
Pfr:MartJe00

Jeremiah Martin (born July 10, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and Washington.

Early life

Martin grew up in San Bernardino, California and attended Cajon High School, where he played football. As a senior, he put up 89 tackles, 30.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries.[1] For his performance he was named first-team all-state and The San Bernardino Sun area defensive player of the year.[2] [3] A four-star recruit, Martin committed to play college football at Texas A&M.[4] [5]

College career

Martin would play three years for Texas A&M. In those three years he only played in 9 games totaling 11 tackles, with three of them going for a loss.[6] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Martin announced that he had decided to transfer to Washington.[7] [8] In Martin's first season with the Huskies he played in 9 games, while racking up 13 tackles, one going for a loss, and a sack.[9] However the 2022 season was Martin's best, starting before the season even started he was voted a team captain.[10] In the 2022 season he made 41 tackles, 11 being for a loss, eight and a half sacks, a pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. His efforts would pay off as he finished the year as a first team All-Pac-12.[11] [12]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Martin signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[13] [14] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[15]

New York Giants

On January 1, 2024, Martin was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.[16] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Giants signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8.[17]

On May 13, 2024, Martin was waived by the Giants.[18]

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On July 24, 2024, Martin signed with the Browns.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremiah Martin . Washington Huskies . 4 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Gardner . Michelle . Football: Cajon’s Jeremiah Martin leads intense All-Area defense . The Sun . 4 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Tennis . Mark . All-State FB 2017: 1st Team Defense . Cal-Hi Sports . 4 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Chiari . Mike . 4-Star DE Jeremiah Martin Commits to Texas A&M over Oklahoma, Washington, More . Bleacher Report . 4 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Behrens . Robert . Four-star DE Jeremiah Martin commits to Texas A&M . Good Bull Hunting . 4 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Jeremiah Martin . Sports Reference . 4 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Bratton . Michael . Former Texas A&M lineman Jeremiah Martin announces transfer decision . Saturday Down South . 4 May 2023.
  8. Web site: Vorel . Mike . Former four-star Texas A&M pass-rusher Jeremiah Martin announces transfer to Washington . The Seattle Times . 4 May 2023.
  9. Web site: 2021 Washington Huskies Stats . Sports Reference . 4 May 2023.
  10. Web site: More Team Captains Ready to Lead UW Football Than Usual . Sports Illustrated . 4 May 2023.
  11. Web site: 2022 Washington Huskies Stats . Sports Reference . 4 May 2023.
  12. Web site: 2022 Pac-12 Football Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva, and All-Conference honors announced . Pac 12 Conference . 4 May 2023.
  13. Web site: Kinnan . Cory . 2023 NFL draft: Browns undrafted free agent tracker . Browns Wire . 4 May 2023.
  14. Web site: Opperman . Pat . Browns Waste No Time Signing UDFAs (Full List) . Browns Nation . 4 May 2023.
  15. Web site: Browns reduce roster to 53. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2023.
  16. Web site: Bouda . Nate . Giants Sign DE Jeremiah Martin To Practice Squad . NFL Trade Rumors . 1 January 2024.
  17. Web site: Giants sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts. January 8, 2024. January 9, 2024. Giants.com.
  18. Web site: Giants sign undrafted DL Elijah Chatman; OLB Jeremiah Martin waived . 2024-05-13 . Giants.com . en-US.
  19. Web site: Browns sign DE Jeremiah Martin and T Chim Okorafor. July 25, 2024. ClevelandBrowns.com. en.