Derrick Martin
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Career Summary
Derrick Martin is a former NFL defensive back with seven seasons of experience.
NFL player information lists Wyoming as his college.
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Early Life
Martin is from Denver, Colorado.
Wyoming reported that he later returned to Denver after completing his degree.
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High School
Martin attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver.
He was a team captain, an All-Colorado and Class 5A all-state selection, and helped the Spartans reach the 2002 state semifinals.
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College Career
Martin played 30 games with 24 starts at cornerback for Wyoming.
Patriots material credits him with 134 tackles, 21 passes defensed, six interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Baltimore selected Martin in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
The Patriots recorded him as the 208th overall choice.
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NFL Career
Martin played for Baltimore, Green Bay, the Giants, New England and Chicago during an eight-season NFL career.
His most significant defensive season came with Baltimore in 2007, when he totaled 26 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes defensed.
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Career Accomplishments
Martin was part of Super Bowl championship seasons with Green Bay in 2010 and the Giants in 2011.
Wyoming described those teams as two Super Bowl champions during his NFL career.
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Playing Style
Martin worked as a safety, cornerback and special-teams contributor.
After moving from corner to safety in Green Bay, he emphasized the broader field view and communication responsibilities of the safety role.
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Legacy
Martin's legacy includes defensive-back versatility, special-teams value and two championship teams.
His 2009 season with Green Bay included a career-high 21 special-teams tackles.
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Post-Career
After football, Martin completed his Wyoming degree and worked in real estate.
Wyoming reported that he earned a bachelor of arts degree in 2016 and began a real-estate career while living in Laramie.
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21383, 00-0024422, 1985-05-16, Derrick Martin, Derrick, Martin
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