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Tee Martin
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Martin visits theKentucky Army National Guardin 2010
Baltimore Ravens
Position:Quarterbacks coach
Personal information
Born:(1978-07-25)July 25, 1978(age 46)
Mobile, Alabama,U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Williamson(Mobile, Alabama)
College:Tennessee(1996–1999)
NFL draft:2000/ Round: 5 / Pick: 163
Career history
As a player:
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Morehouse(2006)
    Passing game coordinator
  • North Cobb HS(2007)
    Passing game coordinator & quarterbacks coach
  • North Atlanta HS(2008)
    Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
  • New Mexico(2009)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Kentucky(2010)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Kentucky (2011)
    Passing game coordinator & wide receivers coach
  • USC(2012–2013)
    Wide receivers coach
  • USC (2014–2015)
    Passing game coordinator & wide receivers coach
  • USC (2016–2018)
    Offensive coordinator & wide receivers coach
  • Tennessee(2019–2020)
    Assistant head coach & wide receivers coach
  • Baltimore Ravens(2021–2022)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Baltimore Ravens(2023–present)
    Quarterbacks coach
Career highlights and awards
As player:
Career NFL statistics
Completion %:37.5
TD–INT:0–1
Passing yards:69
Passer rating:25.3
Rushing yards:36
Career CFL statistics
Completion %:42.1
TD–INT:1–4
Passing yards:458
Passer rating:43.2
Rushing yards:64
Player stats atPFR·CFL.ca(archive)

Tamaurice Nigel"Tee"Martin(born July 25, 1978) is anAmerican footballcoach and formerquarterbackwho is thequarterbacks coachfor theBaltimore Ravensof theNational Football League(NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach at theUniversity of Tennessee,University of Southern California,University of Kentucky,University of New Mexico,North Atlanta HS,North Cobb HS,andMorehouse College.

Martin playedcollege footballfor theTennessee Volunteers,leadingtheir 1998 teamtoa national championship,and he was selected by thePittsburgh Steelersin the fifth round of the2000 NFL draft.During his six seasons of playing in the NFL and theCanadian Football League(CFL), Martin played for thePittsburgh Steelers,Rhein Fire,Philadelphia Eagles,Oakland Raiders,andWinnipeg Blue Bombers.

Early life

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Martin attended and playedhigh school footballatWilliamson High School.[1]

Playing career

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College

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While at the University of Tennessee, Martin played college football under head coachPhillip Fulmerfrom 1996 to 1999. Martin was a backup toPeyton Manningduring his freshman and sophomore years at theUniversity of Tennessee.[2]During his junior season, Martin led the1998 Tennessee Volunteers football teamto a 13–0 record and aFiesta Bowlvictory overFlorida State,winning the school its firstNCAA Division I-A national football championshipsince1951.[3][4]He was teammates with running backJamal Lewisin his early years at Tennessee and wide receiverPeerless Price,who each went on to play in the NFL.[5]

In the 1998 season, Martin broke the NCAA record for consecutive completions.[3]AgainstSouth Carolina,Martin completed his first 23 passes. Combined with a completion on his last pass the previous week againstAlabama,Martin's string of 24 consecutive completions and 95.8% completion percentage set new records. Martin broke theSoutheastern Conferencerecord ofOle Miss'Kent Austin,which was 20 consecutive. He broke the NCAA record for completions over multiple games with 23 consecutive over two games, which was shared bySouthern Cal'sRob JohnsonandMaryland'sScott Milanovich.In addition, he broke the one-game record of 22 straight completions set byIowa'sChuck Longin 1984. Lastly, his 95.8% completion percentage broke the previous best single-game completion percentage of 92.6% set byUCLA'sRick Neuheiselin 1983.[6]

In 1999, Martin led the Vols to their second consecutiveBCSbowl, a 31–21 loss to #3Nebraskain theFiesta Bowl.[7]During Martin's two years as a starter at Tennessee, the Vols were 11–1 over six major conference foes, (2–0 vs.Alabama,2–0 vs.Auburn,2–0 vs.Georgia,2–0 vs.Vanderbilt,2-0 vs.Kentucky,and 1–1 vs.Florida).

Collegiate statistics

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Tennessee Volunteers
Year School Conf Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate
1996 Tennessee SEC QB 11 2 4 50.0 24 6.0 6.0 0 0 100.4
1997 Tennessee SEC QB 4 6 12 50.0 87 7.3 5.2 1 1 121.7
1998 Tennessee SEC QB 12 153 267 57.3 2,164 8.1 8.5 19 6 144.4
1999 Tennessee SEC QB 11 165 305 54.1 2,317 7.6 7.1 12 9 125.0
Career Tennessee 326 588 55.4 4,592 7.8 7.7 32 16 133.6

Professional

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Wonderlic
6 ft1+5⁄8in
(1.87 m) 		227 lb
(103 kg) 		30+3⁄4in
(0.78 m) 		10+1⁄4in
(0.26 m)		 4.61 s 1.62 s 2.67 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 11
All values from NFL Combine[8]

Martin was drafted in the fifth round with the 163rd overall pick in the2000 NFL draftby thePittsburgh Steelers.[9][10]Martin spent one season in theNFL Europeleague.[3]During the 2002 season, he helped lead theRhein Fireto a league best 7–3 record. The Fire lost in theWorld Bowl,falling 20–26 to theBerlin Thunder.[11]In 2004, Martin was released as a member of theOakland Raidersafter four NFL seasons. Martin finished his playing career as the 3rd string quarterback for theWinnipeg Blue Bombersin 2004 and 2005.

Coaching career

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Morehouse College

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Martin began his coaching career as the passing game coordinator atMorehouse Collegein 2006.[12]

North Cobb HS

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In 2007, Martin joinedNorth Cobb High Schoolas their passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.[13]

North Atlanta HS

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In 2008, Martin joinedNorth Atlanta High Schoolas their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

New Mexico

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In 2009, Martin was hired by theUniversity of New Mexicoas their quarterbacks coach under head coachMike Locksley.[14]

Kentucky

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In 2010, Martin joined as the wide receivers coach at theUniversity of Kentuckyunder head coachJoker Phillips.[15]In 2010, Martin was given an additional role as passing game coordinator.[16]

USC

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In February 2012, Martin was hired as the wide receivers coach at theUniversity of Southern Californiaunder head coachLane Kiffin.He had been linked with jobs at bothAlabamaandOregonpreviously. News of his hiring atUSCwas broken by atweetby quarterbackMatt Barkley.[17]Martin replacedTed Gilmorewho left to take a job at theOakland Raiders.[18]On December 18, 2015, Martin was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Trojans under head coachClay Helton.[19]On December 27, 2018, after a 5–7 season, Martin became a casualty of a staff shakeup and was fired from the position.[20]

Tennessee

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On January 15, 2019, Martin joined theUniversity of Tennessee,his alma mater, as their assistant head coach and wide receivers coach under head coachJeremy Pruitt.[21]

Baltimore Ravens

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On February 6, 2021, Martin was hired by theBaltimore Ravensas their wide receivers coach under head coachJohn Harbaugh,replacingDavid Culley,who departed to become the head coach of theHouston Texans.[22]

On February 22, 2023, Martin was made quarterbacks coach, replacingJames Urban.[23]

Personal life

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Martin was born and raised inMobile, Alabama.He is married to his wife,Toya Rodriguez,a recording artist known professionally as Toya.[3]His oldest child,Amari Rodgers,played as a wide receiver for theHouston Texans.Amari is aClemson Universityalumnus, where he recorded over 1,000 receiving yards during his senior season.[24]Martin's middle child, Kaden, is a highly recruited football and baseball prospect who is committed to theUniversity of Miamias a baseball player but will also walk onto the football team. Martin's youngest son, Cannon, was born in 2012.

Martin owns Playmakers Sports, a company specializing in sports event planning, quarterback training, and skills development[25]and is a college football expert onComcast Sports SoutheastprogramTalkin' Football.[15]He is a quarterback coach for theNikeElite 11 Quarterback Camps, Nike Football Training Camps, and has trained many high school and Division 1 quarterbacks.[26]In 2008, Martin created the "Dual Threat" Quarterback Camp and Academy inAtlanta,Georgia.[27]

References

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  1. ^Miller, Ted (August 26, 2016)."From Mobile to Los Angeles, USC's Tee Martin has charted his own course".ABC News.RetrievedAugust 22,2018.
  2. ^Dufresne, Chris(January 3, 1999)."The Tee in Tennessee".Los Angeles Times.ISSN0458-3035.RetrievedAugust 22,2018.
  3. ^abcd"Tee Martin bio".University of Kentucky.Archived fromthe originalon February 17, 2010.RetrievedFebruary 12,2010.
  4. ^Shapiro, Leonard (January 5, 1999)."Tennessee Goes Out on Top".Washington Post.ISSN0190-8286.RetrievedAugust 22,2018.
  5. ^"1998 Tennessee Volunteers Roster".College Football at Sports-Reference.com.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  6. ^"No. 3 Vols, Martin Blast S.C."CBS News.October 31, 1998.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  7. ^"1999 Tennessee Volunteers Schedule and Results".College Football at Sports-Reference.com.RetrievedAugust 22,2018.
  8. ^"Tee Martin, Combine Results, QB - Tennessee".nflcombineresults.com.RetrievedNovember 28,2021.
  9. ^"2000 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.com.RetrievedMarch 19,2023.
  10. ^"Tee Martin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College".Pro-Football-Reference.com.RetrievedNovember 6,2022.
  11. ^"NFL Europe/WLAF Seasons".The Football Database.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  12. ^"UK names Tee Martin as new WR coach".kentucky.rivals.com.February 9, 2010.RetrievedNovember 6,2022.
  13. ^"Tee Martin - Football Coach - University of Tennessee Athletics".University of Tennessee Athletics.RetrievedNovember 6,2022.
  14. ^"New Mexico Fits Martin to a Tee".Albuquerque Journal.March 22, 2009.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  15. ^ab"Tee Martin Joins UK Football Staff".Kentucky Wildcats Athletics.February 9, 2010.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  16. ^"Martin named UK's passing game coordinator".Kentucky.com.January 30, 2011.RetrievedNovember 6,2022.
  17. ^Lev, Michael (February 15, 2012)."Reports: USC to hire Tee Martin as WR coach".Orange County Register.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  18. ^McKinney, Eric (February 7, 2012)."Ted Gilmore leaves USC Trojans for Oakland Raiders job".ESPN.com.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  19. ^Klein, Gary (December 18, 2015)."USC promotes Tee Martin to offensive coordinator - LA Times".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  20. ^Toppmeyer, Blake (November 27, 2018)."Former UT Vols QB Tee Martin is out as USC offensive coordinator".Knoxville News Sentinel.RetrievedNovember 28,2018.
  21. ^Low, Chris (January 15, 2019)."Sources: Ex-Vols QB Martin to join Pruitt's staff".ESPN.com.RetrievedJanuary 15,2019.
  22. ^Brown, Clifton (February 6, 2021)."Ravens Hire Four Coaches, Including Pass Game Specialist and WR Coach".www.baltimoreravens.com.RetrievedFebruary 13,2021.
  23. ^"Tee Martin Named Quarterbacks Coach, Willie Taggart Joins Staff".BaltimoreRavens.com.February 22, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 11,2024.
  24. ^Thomas, Chris (January 30, 2017)."How Clemson football landed Tee Higgins, Amari Rodgers".Knoxville News Sentinel.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  25. ^"Tee Martin".LinkedIn.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  26. ^"Tee Martin".USC Trojans Athletics.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
  27. ^Lev, Michael (February 23, 2012)."USC football: Tee Martin is officially on board".Orange County Register.RetrievedJuly 26,2017.
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