Sherrod Martin

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Sherrod Martin
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Martin with the Carolina Panthers in 2009
No. 23, 26, 36, 47
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1984-10-12) October 12, 1984 (age 39)
Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Griffin
College: Troy
NFL draft: 2009  / Round: 2 / Pick: 59
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:217
Interceptions:8
Forced Fumbles:5
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Jerald Sherrod Martin (born October 12, 1984) is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Troy. Martin has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears.

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Early years

Martin was born in 1984 in Griffin, Georgia as one of three children to parents Diane and John. He has a brother named Cory and a sister named Chrystal. At age 9, Martin began playing football and continued through middle and high school. While at Griffin High, Martin played three seasons as a free safety and wide receiver under head coach Steve Devoursney. Griffin was elected team captain in his senior high school year. Griffin Daily News named him All-Purpose Player of the Year in 2002. In that same year, Martin caught seven passes for 177 yards and led the team and the region in punt returns. In Martin's senior year, the Kudzu Magazine named him to the All-Area team. Martin also played four seasons of basketball and competed two seasons in track and field. [1]

College career

Enrolling at Troy University in 2004, Martin played strong safety while assigned as a reservist and member of special teams. He played 12 games during his initial season and was promoted to a starter. He was redshirted in 2006 after undergoing surgery on both his shoulders. By 2007, Martin was assigned to free safety. While attending Troy, Martin majored in Business Management. [2]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Martin was drafted in the second round by the Carolina Panthers. [3]

In his first career start against Arizona, Martin recorded two interceptions.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 30, 2013, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Martin to a reserve/future contract. He was released on August 30, 2014. He was re-signed on September 23. [4] He became a free agent after the 2014 season.

Chicago Bears

On June 18, 2015, Martin signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. [5] On September 6, 2015, he was released by the Bears. [6] He was re-signed on October 6. [7]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2009 CAR 165221750.0033502341000
2010 CAR 15158559260.0213403452100
2011 CAR 16166850180.0131601580000
2012 CAR 120232030.00000031000
2014 JAX 132161330.01100021000
2015 CHI 1203300.00000000000
8438217162550.04885034225100

Personal life

Martin cut hair in his neighborhood growing up and for teammates in college. During his time with the Jaguars, Sherrod Martin trained to become a barber, preparing for a career after the NFL. Martin now currently works as a master barber in the Atlanta area with current and former NFL players. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Prime Time Sports Talk Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  2. ↑ Troy Trojans.com Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  4. ↑ Alper, Josh (September 23, 2014). "Jaguars sign Sherrod Martin amid flurry of moves". NBCSports.com. Retrieved 2015-03-20.
  5. ↑ Gantt, Darin (June 18, 2015). "Bears sign Sherrod Martin and Daniel Thomas, waive Pat Devlin". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 6, 2015). "Bears claim Omameh, Jones-Quartey". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  7. ↑ Biggs, Brad (October 6, 2015). "Bears to sign veteran safety Sherrod Martin". ChicagoTribune.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  8. ↑ Felder, Justin (October 18, 2016). "Trying a new style: NFL player working as master barber".
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