Ronald Martin (American football) explained

Ronald Martin
Number:40, 42
Position:Safety
Birth Date:26 February 1993
Birth Place:Bayou Goula, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:220
High School:White Castle (LA)
College:LSU
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:2

Ronald Jermaine Martin Jr. (born February 26, 1993) is a former American football safety. 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.[1]

New York Jets

On September 6, 2015, Martin was claimed off waivers by New York Jets.[2] 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.[3] [4] He was released on September 29, 2016.[5] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 4, 2016.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on December 13, 2016.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

On August 28, 2017, Martin was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for long snapper Thomas Hennessy.[8] He was waived on September 3, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[9] [10] He was released by the team on September 12, 2017.[11]

Baltimore Ravens

On September 18, 2017, Martin was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[12] He was released by the team on October 10, 2017.[13]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On October 24, 2017, Martin was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2017.[15]

On September 1, 2018, Martin was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve.[16]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 2, 2019, Martin was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[17] He was released on August 31, 2019.[18]

Dallas Renegades

Martin was drafted in the 10th round in phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Dallas Renegades.[19] He was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2019.[20] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seahawks Undrafted Rookie Free-Agent Success Stories. www.seahawks.com. en-US. 2020-03-24.
  2. Web site: S Ronald Martin Acquired on Waivers . newyorkjets.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20160621211014/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/S-Ronald-Martin-Acquired-on-Waivers/2279b533-40ad-499f-8db4-b6b9d03b3689 . dead . June 21, 2016 . September 6, 2015.
  3. Web site: 4 Arrive via Waivers; RB Robinson Waived/Injured. https://web.archive.org/web/20170829034435/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/4-Arrive-via-Waivers-RB-Robinson-WaivedInjured/df177e16-9164-48f1-9a38-944333d6229b. dead. August 29, 2017. NewYorkJets.com. Lange, Randy. September 4, 2016. September 6, 2016.
  4. Web site: Two DBs, Two RBs Signed to Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170829035257/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Two-DBs-Two-RBs-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/b1196b55-237c-4944-8bd7-bfa65edfb33e. dead. August 29, 2017. NewYorkJets.com. Allen, Eric. September 6, 2016. September 6, 2016.
  5. Web site: Jets Re-Sign WR/KR Jeremy Ross. https://web.archive.org/web/20170829034433/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Jets-Re-Sign-WRKR-Jeremy-Ross/f6d1a567-17d1-45dc-82c2-f1f44a2c2c37. dead. August 29, 2017. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. September 29, 2016.
  6. Web site: Jets Sign S Ronald Martin to the Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904112512/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Sign-S-Ronald-Martin-to-the-Practice-Squad/4491641a-ec5f-4ae3-89fc-f3666aec9119. dead. September 4, 2017. Allen, Eric. NewYorkJets.com. October 4, 2016.
  7. Web site: Jets Place S Gilchrist & T Giacomini on IR. https://web.archive.org/web/20170829040211/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Place-S-Gilchrist--T-Giacomini-on-IR/471a2699-ac49-46cc-b71a-438d6cba581c. dead. August 29, 2017. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 13, 2016.
  8. Web site: Colts Acquire Safety Ronald Martin In Trade With Jets. https://web.archive.org/web/20171012235819/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Acquire-Safety-Ronald-Martin-In-Trade-With-Jets/eea2f8d8-535a-4260-9c40-19198af358cb. dead. October 12, 2017. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. August 28, 2017.
  9. Web site: Colts Claim Five Players Off Waivers. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109151957/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Claim-Five-Players-Off-Waivers/ebee6267-92ac-46c4-9de6-84fb5a5e9e18. dead. November 9, 2017. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 3, 2017.
  10. Web site: Roster Move: Colts Bring Back Ronald Martin To Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909025817/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Bring-Back-Ronald-Martin-To-Practice-Squad/e3647ffa-c400-4394-a111-289499d01b1b. dead. September 9, 2017. Colts.com. September 5, 2017.
  11. Web site: Roster Moves: Colts Sign LB-Johnathan Calvin and WR-Devin Lucien to Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180225063116/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Sign-LB-Johnathan-Calvin-and-WR-Devin-Lucien-to-Practice-Squad/396def71-00e3-4d34-9578-bb7d2d82aa55. dead. February 25, 2018. Colts.com. September 12, 2017.
  12. Web site: Ravens sign Ronald Martin to practice squad. BaltimoreBeatdown.com. September 18, 2017.
  13. Web site: Ravens Re-Sign Running Back Bobby Rainey Following Terrance West's Injury. https://web.archive.org/web/20180119033633/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Re-Sign-Running-Back-Bobby-Rainey-Following-Terrance-Wests-Injury/7bc54edc-b82f-4ebb-aa42-3cc4d5077b02. dead. January 19, 2018. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. October 10, 2017.
  14. Web site: Colts Make Practice Squad Moves; Place Malik Hooker On IR. https://web.archive.org/web/20171107103704/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Make-Practice-Squad-Moves-Place-Malik-Hooker-On-IR/22b75be5-822b-4c4e-a3cd-38c5dcb039dd. dead. November 7, 2017. Colts.com. October 24, 2017.
  15. Web site: After 'Very Scary' Concussion, Colts Place Tight End Brandon Williams On Injured Reserve. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. December 22, 2017.
  16. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 1, 2018.
  17. Web site: Falcons release three players, sign Ronald Martin, Hamp Cheevers. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 2, 2019.
  18. Web site: Falcons 2019 roster announced. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2019.
  19. Web site: DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD DRAFT TRACKER. XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  20. Web site: XFL Injured Reserve . XFL.com . February 6, 2020.
  21. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.

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