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

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who is currently a free agent. He played

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

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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 Pittsburgh. Martin scored a season-high 12 points against Miami.

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

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. Martin scored a season-high 11 points against Kansas. Martin kicked a season-high 3 field goals against Virginia Tech.

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

. Martin scored a season-high 14 points against Army. Martin kicked a season-high 3 field goals against Tulane.

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 Cleveland Browns. 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