Former NFL Star Doug Martin Dead At 36

Former NFL All-Pro running back and Boise State star Doug Martin is dead at the age of 36, his family said in a statement on Sunday.

TMZ and FOX were among the media organizations to confirm the news with people close to Martin on Sunday. A statement from his family provided to FOX read: “It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time.”

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with whom he played for the majority of his career, issued a statement on Sunday afternoon:

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. 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.”

After being selected No. 31 overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Martin made an immediate impact for the Buccaneers as a rookie, making the Pro Bowl and NFL All-Rookie Team after a 1,454-yard, 11-touchdown season.

Injuries hampered Martin throughout the rest of his career, mostly spent in Tampa Bay, though he added a second Pro Bowl appearance and 1,400-yard season in 2015, when he was a first-team All-Pro.

Despite the injuries, Martin managed to exceed 400 yards rushing every campaign of his career. That level of consistency allowed him to place fourth on Tampa Bay’s all-time rushing yards chart with 4,633 yards over six seasons. He’s also third all-time in Buccaneers rushing touchdowns, with 26.

He finished his seven-year career with one season playing for the Oakland Raiders in 2018.

Martin was also one of the all-time greats for Boise State, rushing for 3,431 yards from 2007-11, placing him eighth on the school’s all-time rushing list. He is also sixth with 43 career rushing touchdowns.

— Field Level Media