18 Facts About Derrick Martin

Derrick Jerome Martin was born on May 16,1985 and is a former American football safety.

Derrick Martin was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Derrick Martin played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, New England Patriots, and Chicago Bears.

Derrick Martin was named Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior.

Derrick Martin was recruited to play football for the Wyoming Cowboys by head coach Joe Glenn and his coaching staff.

Derrick Martin played in a total of 30 games, making 24 starts and finishing his college career with 134 tackles and six interceptions.

Derrick Martin was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round in the 2006 NFL draft.

Derrick Martin was the first-ever player to be selected by the Ravens out of the University of Wyoming.

On September 5,2009, Derrick Martin was traded to the Green Bay Packers for tackle Tony Moll.

Derrick Martin was the Packers' Special Team ace in the 2009 season and was one of the Packers' two Special Teams captains in Green Bay's playoff loss at Arizona.

Derrick Martin was placed on injured reserve when he sustained a knee injury against the Washington Redskins on October 10,2010.

Derrick Martin recorded an interception, which he returned 15 yards that season.

On March 2,2011, Derrick Martin was released by the Packers.

Derrick Martin signed with the New York Giants on August 15,2011.

Derrick Martin got his second Super Bowl championship in a row when the Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.

Derrick Martin was released by the Patriots on August 31,2012 during final cuts, and was re-signed by the Patriots on October 31,2012.

Derrick Martin appeared in seven games in 2013 for the Bears, recording a tackle on defense and six on special teams.

Derrick Martin was a free agent after 2013, but on February 24,2014, he signed a one-year deal with Chicago.