Doug Martin, who made a mark as an All-Professional operating again for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died over the weekend, his household mentioned Sunday.
He was 36.
“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” the household advised the Tampa Bay Instances in a press release. “Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time.”
Martin first blasted onto the soccer scene at Boise State College, the place his strong energy crammed right into a 5-foot-9 body earned him the moniker “Muscle Hamster.” Boise State Soccer mentioned in a tribute that Martin, a part of this system from 2007-2011, stays the most effective operating backs in class historical past. A two-time first group all-conference honoree, he additionally holds top-10 standing for quite a few information, together with profession dashing years, yards per carry and dashing touchdowns, Boise State mentioned.
After commencement the Buccaneers snagged Martin within the first spherical of the 2012 NFL draft. He made simply as a lot of a mark throughout his rookie season, ending with 1,454 dashing yards, 11 touchdowns and 472 receiving yards.
In 2015, his All-Professional and Professional Bowl season, Martin rushed for 1,402 yards and 6 touchdowns, in keeping with ESPN, which known as it his greatest season.
The Buccaneers mourned the fallen participant, who grew to become a “fan favorite” throughout his tenure.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin,” the Buccaneers mentioned in a social media put up. “From his record-setting rookie season in 2012 to his multiple Pro Bowl selections during his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”
He was additionally “honored as one of the Top 50 Buccaneers of all time for his numerous achievements” for the group’s fiftieth anniversary, the Bucs mentioned. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and everyone whom Doug touched throughout his life.”
Martin performed six seasons whole with the Buccaneers and one with the Oakland Raiders (now the Las Vegas Raiders) earlier than retiring in 2018, having struggled with a number of accidents over these years. In 2016 he was suspended for 4 video games for violating the NFL’s substance use coverage and entered therapy quite than enchantment.
“The NFL family mourns the loss of Doug Martin,” the professional soccer league mentioned in a social media put up on Sunday. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates.”
