Vaughn Martin
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Career Summary
Vaughn Martin was a Jamaican-born Canadian defensive lineman who played in the NFL.
After playing at Western Ontario, he became the first Canadian university underclassman drafted by an NFL team.
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Early Life
Martin was born in Lucea, Jamaica and moved to Canada as a child.
He lived in Toronto and then London, Ontario, where he began playing hockey and football.
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High School
Martin attended South Secondary in London, Ontario.
He started playing high-school football in 10th grade before continuing to prep school and Canadian university football.
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College Career
Martin played two seasons at Western Ontario.
As a freshman, he helped the Mustangs win a conference title and reach Canada's collegiate national championship game. He played defensive end and tackle and also served as a short-yardage fullback.
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Path to the NFL
San Diego selected Martin in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Chargers used the 113th overall selection on Martin, who left Western Ontario with three seasons of eligibility remaining.
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NFL Career
Martin played for San Diego from 2009 through 2012.
The Chargers' all-time roster records his four seasons with the club. In 2011, he started 15 games at left defensive end.
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Career Accomplishments
Martin was named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2006 NFL Global Championships.
He helped Team Canada finish 5-0 with five shutouts, then became the first Canadian collegiate underclassman selected in the NFL Draft.
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Playing Style
Martin's defensive-line role combined end and tackle versatility.
The Chargers deployed him at left defensive end in 2011, where his 49 tackles ranked second among the team's defensive linemen.
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22492, 00-0027082, 1986-04-18, Vaughn Martin, Vaughn, Martin
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