Ronald Martin (American football)

Ronald Martin
No. 20 – Indianapolis Colts
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-26) February 26, 1993
Bayou Goula, Louisiana
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: White Castle (LA)
College: LSU
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2018
Total tackles: 2
Forced fumbles: 0
Fumble recoveries: 0
Pass deflections: 0
Interceptions: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Ronald Jermaine Martin Jr. (born February 26, 1993) is an American football strong safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Louisiana State University.

Early years

Martin attended White Castle High School where he was three-star recruit on Rivals.com and Scout.com. Martin was ranked as the 21st best prospect in the state of Louisiana by Tigerbait.com. Martin was selected to the All-State first-team in football and basketball. Martin was selected to the 2010 LSWA Class 1A All-State football team.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

On May 2, 2015, Martin signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the 2015 NFL Draft.

New York Jets

On September 6, 2015, Martin was claimed off waivers by New York Jets.[1] On September 28, the New York Jets waived Martin. On September 30, Martin was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 12, 2015, the Jets elevate him back to the active roster. On November 21, 2015, he was waived. On November 24, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad.

Martin was waived by the Jets on September 4, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[2][3] He was released on September 29, 2016.[4] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 4, 2016.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on December 13, 2016.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

On August 28, 2017, Martin was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for long snapper Thomas Hennessy.[7] He was waived on September 3, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] He was released by the team on September 12, 2017.[10]

Baltimore Ravens

On September 18, 2017, Martin was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[11] He was released by the team on October 10, 2017.[12]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On October 24, 2017, Martin was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2017.[14]

On September 1, 2018, Martin was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "S Ronald Martin Acquired on Waivers". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  2. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 4, 2016). "4 Arrive via Waivers; RB Robinson Waived/Injured". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ Allen, Eric (September 6, 2016). "Two DBs, Two RBs Signed to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Lange, Randy. "Jets Re-Sign WR/KR Jeremy Ross". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  5. ↑ Allen, Eric (October 4, 2016). "Jets Sign S Ronald Martin to the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  6. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (December 13, 2016). "Jets Place S Gilchrist & T Giacomini on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  7. ↑ Walker, Andrew (August 28, 2017). "Colts Acquire Safety Ronald Martin In Trade With Jets". Colts.com.
  8. ↑ Walker, Andrew (September 3, 2017). "Colts Claim Five Players Off Waivers". Colts.com.
  9. ↑ "Roster Move: Colts Bring Back Ronald Martin To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 5, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Roster Moves: Colts Sign LB-Johnathan Calvin and WR-Devin Lucien to Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 12, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Ravens sign Ronald Martin to practice squad". BaltimoreBeatdown.com. September 18, 2017.
  12. ↑ Mink, Ryan (October 10, 2017). "Ravens Re-Sign Running Back Bobby Rainey Following Terrance West's Injury". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. ↑ "Colts Make Practice Squad Moves; Place Malik Hooker On IR". Colts.com. October 24, 2017.
  14. ↑ Walker, Andrew (December 22, 2017). "After 'Very Scary' Concussion, Colts Place Tight End Brandon Williams On Injured Reserve". Colts.com.
  15. ↑ Walker, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
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