Drafted 172nd overall in the 6th round of the 1999 draft, Cecil Martin arrived from Wisconsin. He last played in 2003 with TB, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 81 catches for 491 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 235#
College
Wisconsin
Draft
Rd 6, 172nd overall (1999)
Seasons
1999–2003
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology21th percentile among RBs · limited sample
16 games · 33 touches
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size58▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency21▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry28▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion15▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving18▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security76▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume51▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency38▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Cecil Martin has played in 55 regular-season games, all with PHI.
He has rushed for 103 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 81 passes for 491 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with PHI: 219 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game28 vs CIN, 2000 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game59 on 3 catches vs WAS, 2002 Week 15
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 15 1.9/g | 80 10/g | 2 |
| Away | 8 | 9 1.1/g | 44 6/g | 0 |
| In division | 8 | 8 1.0/g | 37 5/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 16 2.0/g | 87 11/g | 2 |
| In wins | 11 | 12 1.1/g | 60 5/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 12 2.4/g | 64 13/g | 2 |
| On grass | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 34 6/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 18 1.8/g | 90 9/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 16 | 24 1.5/g | 124 8/g | 2 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | CHI | 3 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Postseason | LAR | — | — |
| Week 1 | LAR | 6 rec, 40 yds, 2 TD | 76.3 |
| Week 2 | SEA | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 52.5 |
| Week 3 | DAL | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 36 |
| Week 4 | ARI | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 33.5 |
| Week 6 | NYG | — | 49.5 |
| Week 7 | LV | 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 49.5 |
| Week 8 | ARI | 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 9 | MIN | 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 52 |
| Week 10 | DAL | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 48.6 |
| Week 11 | WAS | — | 43.3 |
| Week 12 | KC | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 48.8 |
| Week 13 | LAC | 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD | 32.3 |
| Week 14 | WAS | — | 48.9 |
| Week 15 | SF | 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 46.7 |
| Week 16 | NYG | 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 47.1 |
| Week 17 | TB | 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.4 |
Cecil Martin — common questions
- What position does Cecil Martin play?
- Cecil Martin is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Cecil Martin played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cecil Martin has played for PHI (1999–2002).
- Where did Cecil Martin go to college?
- Cecil Martin played college football at Wisconsin.
- When was Cecil Martin drafted?
- Cecil Martin was selected in round 6, 172nd overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Cecil Martin scored?
- Cecil Martin has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
- What is Cecil Martin's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Cecil Martin rated 38.9 for 2002, the 16th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Donovan McNabbQB · 2002
- Duce StaleyRB · 2002
- A.J. FeeleyQB · 2002
- Todd PinkstonWR · 2002
- James ThrashWR · 2002
- Antonio FreemanWR · 2002
- Dorsey LevensRB · 2002
- Chad LewisTE · 2002
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- Tai StreetsWR · pick 171
- Kelly GreggNT · pick 173
- Marcus SpriggsDT · pick 174
- Lionel BarnesDE · pick 176
- Clint KriewaldtLB · pick 177
- Tyrone BellCB · pick 178
- Desmond ClarkTE · pick 179
- Jeff HallK · pick 181
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