Oklahoma State University Athletics
Markelle Martin Bio
March 24, 2009 | Cowboy Football
A young player with a bright future ... Made his mark primarily on special teams as a true freshman after joining the squad in January of 2007 ... Could wind up at corner or safety for the Cowboys ... Figures to be a prominent defender in 2009.
2008 (Freshman): Saw action in 11 of OSU's games ... Picked up solo tackles against Missouri State, Troy, Colorado and Oklahoma ... Also broke up a pass and blocked a punt against Missouri State ... Broke up a pass vs. Troy as well ... His other pass break-ups came against Baylor and Texas A&M ... Did not play against Oregon or Iowa State.
High School: A heavily recruited and decorated player ... A first-team 4A all-state selection as a senior after leading Rider to a 12-2 record ... Played receiver and safety as a prepster ... A third-team member of the Texas Football Magazine Super Team ... SuperPrep all-region selection as the No. 53 prospect in Texas ... Rivals.com rated Martin as the No. 27 prospect in Texas and the No. 15 safety in America ... Voted as his district's defensive player of the year ... Was an honorable mention all-stater as a junior ... District defensive player of the year ... Ended his senior season with 81 tackles and five interceptions ... Also participated in basketball and track.
Personal: Another Cowboy who had his choice of college football programs ... Born June 20, 1990, in Wichita Falls ... Son of Bobbie Martin ... Still deciding on a major.
Martin's Career Stats
Year... GP.. UT-AT-TT... TFL.. Sacks... INT.... PBU.... QBH..... FF...... FR
2008... 11...... 2-2-4....... 0.0..... 0.0....... 0........ 4......... 0......... 0........ 0
Career 11...... 2-2-4....... 0.0..... 0.0....... 0........ 4......... 0......... 0........ 0
