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Jeremiah Martin
No. 51 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1999-07-10) July 10, 1999 (age 25)
San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Cajon (San Bernardino)
College:
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		265 lb
(120 kg) 		34+1⁄8 in
(0.87 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.90 s 1.71 s 2.82 s 4.52 s 7.09 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 20 reps
All values from Pro Day[13]

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

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After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Martin signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[14][15] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[16]

New York Giants

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On January 1, 2024, Martin was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.[17] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Giants signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8.[18]

On May 13, 2024, Martin was waived by the Giants.[19]

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

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On July 24, 2024, Martin signed with the Browns.[20] He was waived on August 26.[21]

Birmingham Stallions

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On November 4, 2024, Martin was signed by the Arlington Renegades and immediately traded to the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[22]

Green Bay Packers

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On December 11, 2024, Martin signed with the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Jeremiah Martin". Washington Huskies. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Gardner, Michelle. "Football: Cajon's Jeremiah Martin leads intense All-Area defense". The Sun. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Tennis, Mark. "All-State FB 2017: 1st Team Defense". Cal-Hi Sports. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Chiari, Mike. "4-Star DE Jeremiah Martin Commits to Texas A&M over Oklahoma, Washington, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Behrens, Robert. "Four-star DE Jeremiah Martin commits to Texas A&M". Good Bull Hunting. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "Jeremiah Martin". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Bratton, Michael. "Former Texas A&M lineman Jeremiah Martin announces transfer decision". Saturday Down South. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Vorel, Mike. "Former four-star Texas A&M pass-rusher Jeremiah Martin announces transfer to Washington". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "2021 Washington Huskies Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "More Team Captains Ready to Lead UW Football Than Usual". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  11. ^ "2022 Washington Huskies Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "2022 Pac-12 Football Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva, and All-Conference honors announced". Pac 12 Conference. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jeremiah Martin College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  14. ^ Kinnan, Cory. "2023 NFL draft: Browns undrafted free agent tracker". Browns Wire. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  15. ^ Opperman, Pat. "Browns Waste No Time Signing UDFAs (Full List)". Browns Nation. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  16. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 53". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. ^ Bouda, Nate. "Giants Sign DE Jeremiah Martin To Practice Squad". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  18. ^ "Giants sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  19. ^ "Giants sign undrafted DL Elijah Chatman; OLB Jeremiah Martin waived". Giants.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  20. ^ "Browns sign DE Jeremiah Martin and T Chim Okorafor". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  21. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 74 players, return 5 to active roster". clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  22. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  23. ^ "Packers sign DL Jeremiah Martin to practice squad". Packers.com. December 11, 2024.
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