Marvin Martin

Photo by: K-State Athletics

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Vicksburg, Miss.
High School:
Trinity Christian [TX]

2021: Played in nine games as both a reserve defensive back and on special teams… Returned a blocked punt seven yards for a touchdown against West Virginia as he tied for fifth in the nation in punt-return touchdowns, while it was the lone punt-return touchdown in the Big 12 during the 2021 season… It was K-State’s first touchdown via a blocked punt since 2015… Made two tackles against Baylor, while he had one apiece against Kansas, Texas and LSU.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played his senior year at Trinity Christian under head coach Andre Hart, while he spent his sophomore and junior seasons at Vicksburg High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi... Rated the 56th-best safety in the Class of 2021 by ESPN... Helped Trinity Christian earn an 8-3 record and a national championship by defeating HEIR Eagles Academy [WA] in The Christian Athletic League’s national championship game... Earned first team all-district honors as a junior at Vicksburg when he led the Gators with 80 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and five forced fumbles.

PERSONAL: Marvin Martin was born December 28, 2002, in Vicksburg, Mississippi... Son of Marvin Martin Sr. and Dorothy Martin... Has two siblings, Alex Martin and Carlos Williams... Majoring in applied business and technology.