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| Position | Guard | ||||||
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| Born | (1970-05-06)May 6, 1970 (age 55) Elizabethtown, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 302 lb (137 kg) | ||||||
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| College | Hampton | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1993: undrafted | ||||||
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Emerson Floyd Martin (born May 6, 1970) is a retiredAmerican football player who played two games with theCarolina Panthers of theNational Football League (NFL) during the team'sexpansion year of 1995.
Martin was signed by the Panthers in January 1995.[3] Martin played atguard for two games in 1995, earning one start. He was released in October 1995.[4] Martin later played with theMobile Admirals in the short-livedRegional Football League in 1999.[5]
After ending his football career, Martin shifted to coaching, starting with the AFL Carolina Cobras. Later, he transitioned tocollege football, where he gained recognition for mentoring both offensive and defensive linemen. Martin is celebrated for his strong recruiting skills and is keen on finding athletes whom he can nurture into future stars, while also fostering ties with alumni, supporters, and families. Many top college programs scout talent from Emerson's Players 2 Pros, LLC program. He has successfully positioned numerous players in Division 1 (FBS), Division 1 (FCS), and Division II schools.
Before facing scrutiny for recruiting allegations, Martin established a respected program at Village Christian Academy in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he led the team to consecutive state championship appearances within just two years. Subsequently, he stepped down as Head Football Coach, eventually taking up a role with the Indianapolis Colts as a Bill Walsh Intern.
