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David Martin

TE

A 6th-round pick (198th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, David Martin has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2011 with BUF, capping a 11-season NFL career. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 159 catches for 1,552 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 264#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 6, 198th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2011

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
54.8

76th percentile among TEs · limited sample

10 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22+0.30
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed64▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size62▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010BUF4587431
2008MIA55.615314403
2007MIA49.914343032
2006GB50.88211982
2005GB54.810272243
2004GB44.47588
2003GB44.61213792
2002GB44.168331
2001GB48.911131441

Career profile

David Martin has appeared in 91 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: GB (2001–2006), MIA (2007–2008), BUF (2010).

As a receiver he has caught 159 passes for 1,552 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with MIA: 440 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
9
2.3/g
63
16/g
1
Away6
18
3.0/g
161
27/g
2
In division5
13
2.6/g
99
20/g
0
Out of division5
14
2.8/g
125
25/g
3
In wins2
7
3.5/g
45
23/g
1
In losses8
20
2.5/g
179
22/g
2
On grass7
22
3.1/g
174
25/g
3
On turf3
5
1.7/g
50
17/g
0
Indoors2
3
1.5/g
36
18/g
0
Outdoors8
24
3.0/g
188
24/g
3

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 3TB1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 4CAR5 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD79
Week 5NO2 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD49.3
Week 7MIN2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 12PHI4 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD64.3
Week 13CHI4 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD33.6
Week 14DET5 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 15BAL2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 16CHI1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49.5

David Martin — common questions

What position does David Martin play?
David Martin is listed as a TE.
Which teams has David Martin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Martin has played for GB (2001–2006), MIA (2007–2008), BUF (2010).
Where did David Martin go to college?
David Martin played college football at Tennessee.
When was David Martin drafted?
David Martin was selected in round 6, 198th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Martin scored?
David Martin has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 receiving).
What is David Martin's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Martin rated 45.0 for 2010, the 42nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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