Ross Martin (born July 3, 1993) is an American former professional

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. He played

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and holds a school record for most

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s (78),

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(196), and total points (430). Martin made 83% of his collegiate field goal attempts.

College career

2012

At the end of the 2012 season, Martin totaled 106 points on 20-of-23 (.870) field goals and 46-of-47 (.979) PATs. Martin kicked a career-high 4 field goals, and scored a career-high 14 points against

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. Martin kicked a season-high 6 PATs against North Carolina Central.

2013

At the end of the 2013 season, Martin totaled 97 points on 13-of-19 (68.4%) field goals and 58-of-58 PATs. Martin kicked a career-high 7 PATs against

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. Martin scored a season-high 12 points against

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2014

At the end of the 2014 season, Martin compiled 107 points on 19-of-21 (90.5%) field goals and 50-of-50 PATs. In the ACC, Martin ranked first in field goal percentage, and tied for first in PAT percentage. Martin kicked a season-high 7 PATs against Elon. Martin scored a season-high 11 points against

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. Martin kicked a season-high 3 field goals against

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2015

At the end of the 2015 season, Martin totaled 120 points on 26-of-30 (86.7%) field goals and 42-of-42 PATs. Martin kicked a season-high 7 PATs against North Carolina Central. Martin scored a season-high 14 points against

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. Martin kicked a season-high 3 field goals against

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Professional career

New York Jets

On April 30, 2016, after going undrafted in the

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, Martin signed with the

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. He was released on August 28, 2016. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 4, 2017. On September 1, 2017, Martin was waived by the Jets.

Cleveland Browns

On June 14, 2018, Martin signed with the

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. He was released on August 28, 2018.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Martin, Ross 1993 births Living people Duke Blue Devils football players New York Jets players Cleveland Browns players American football placekickers Players of American football from Ohio People from Solon, Ohio