David Martin (cornerback)

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David Martin
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PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born(1959-03-15)March 15, 1959
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolJohn Bartram
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegeVillanova
NFL draft1981: 9th round, 240th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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David Martin (born March 15, 1959) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL) and United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Villanova.

Early life

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Martin was born and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended John Bartram High School. He was named to the Philadelphia Public League's All-Decade football team for the 1970s by the Philadelphia Daily News.[1]

College career

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Martin was a member of the Villanova Wildcats for four seasons. He tied for the team lead with four interceptions as a sophomore.[2] He finished his collegiate career with ten interceptions and returned 31 punts for 387 yards and two touchdowns and 16 kickoffs for 302 yards.[3]

Professional career

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Martin was selected in the ninth round of the 1981 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, but was cut during training camp.[4] He was signed in by the Denver Gold of the newly formed United States Football League (USFL) in 1983 and was named All-USFL in his first season after intercepting six passes.[5] Martin was named All-USFL as both a defensive back and as a punt returner 1984.[6] Martin was traded to the Arizona Outlaws during the 1985 season and was again named All-USFL.[7]

Martin began the 1986 season with the San Diego Chargers and played in four games with the team before being released.[8] He was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and spent the rest of 1986 with the team. Martin became a free agent when Montreal suspended team operations and was signed by the Buffalo Bills on July 27, 1987.[9] Martin was cut at the end of training camp, but was re-signed by the Bills in October 1987 as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players strike, recording a sack in three games played before being released after the strike ended.[10]

References

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