James Marten
James P. Marten is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins
Early life
Marten attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, where he played football. He was a two-time All-state Class 3A and All-county. In 2001, he earned All-Midwest and North-South All-Star honors. He also practiced the discus throw and basketball, where he helped the school win the State Class 3A championship in 2000.He accepted a football scholarship from Boston College. As a redshirt freshman in 2003, he was the backup to left tackle Jeremy Trueblood and made his first start at right tackle against Colorado State University. In 2004, he was named the starter at left guard. As a junior, he allowed only 1.5 sacks and 3 quarterback pressures in 13 starts.
In 2006, he was moved to left tackle after Trueblood graduated, earning second-team All-ACC honors, after allowing only 1.5 sacks and no quarterback pressures. He started his last 38 games.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Marten was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft. He was moved to right tackle and was inactive for every game during his rookie season. The next year, he was tried at left guard, before being released at the start of the 2008 season.His problems were never helped by the fact that he followed a string of unsuccessful offensive lineman selections, made by the team in the first rounds of the draft: Al Johnson, Jacob Rogers, and Stephen Peterman.