Ed Martin (American football)
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Ed Martin (born March 29, 1962) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Los Angeles Express. He played college football at Indiana State University.
Early life
Martin attended Evanston Township High School, where he played football and basketball. As a senior, he received special mention All-State honors at defensive end and was a member of the National Honor Society. He accepted a football scholarship from Division I-AA Indiana State University. As a junior, he led the team with 121 tackles (78 solo) and 15 tackles for loss.
As a senior, he registered 2 interceptions and was runner-up for the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Martin helped the Sycamores achieve a 9–4 record, their first playoff appearance, a first Top 10 Division I-AA National ranking (5th), and a quarterfinal loss to Southern Illinois University. In 2009, he was inducted into the Indiana State University Athletics Hall of Fame.
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- He signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 1986 but left training camp.
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