Martell T. Webb (born November 10, 1989) is a former

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. He played his college football for the Michigan Wolverines football team. He was previously a highly rated tight end and wide receiver for

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who was selected to the 2006 USA Today All-USA second-team. He has also been a member with the

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, New York Jets,

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, Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts and

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High school

Webb was rated the 17th best

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tight end in the class of 2007 by

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. He was rated as the 29th and 56th best wide receiver by

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and

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. He was selected to the 2006 USA Today All-USA second-team as a tight end along with fellow Michigan matriculant

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College

During his Michigan career, he posted a total of 9 receptions for 111 yards and 2

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s as well as 3

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. He started three games during his career, backing up Kevin Koger,

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and Carson Butler. His touchdown in the October 9, 2010 against

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in the

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game gave Michigan its final lead of the game.

Professional career

On July 26, 2011, he was signed by the

. He posted one reception in the August 11 preseason game against the

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. He was released by the Eagles on August 29. He worked out with the

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. He was signed by the New York Jets on September 27 and released on October 4. He was signed to the

practice squad on December 7, 2011, and released on December 19. On January 5, 2012, Webb signed a 'reserve/future' contract with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released from the team on August 31, 2012. On November 13, 2012, he was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad, but the team released him on December 4. On December 12, the Tennessee Titan's signed Webb to its practice squad. On August 26, 2013, he was waived by the Titans. He was signed by the Lions and assigned to the practice squad on November 5, 2013. The Lions released him on November 19. On November 28, he was signed to the practice squad by the Indianapolis Colts. Webb signed with the

on August 5, 2014. The Browns released Webb on August 25, 2014.

Notes

External links

Official bio at Michigan

Webb (college stats)
at ESPN.com
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at

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Webb, Martell 1989 births Living people American football tight ends American football wide receivers Arizona Cardinals players Michigan Wolverines football players New York Jets players Sportspeople from Pontiac, Michigan Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan Philadelphia Eagles players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Indianapolis Colts players Cleveland Browns players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people