Keshawn Martin
Keshawn Charles Martin is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round with the 121st overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft.
Professional career
Houston Texans
Martin was selected in the fourth round by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL draft. After Trindon Holliday was cut from the Houston Texans, Martin took over the returning duties full-time. On November 18, 2013, Martin caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Matt Schaub against the Jacksonville Jaguars for his first career touchdown. He also returned a punt 73 yards in the same game to set up another score.New England Patriots
On September 16, 2015, Martin and a sixth-round 2016 draft pick were traded to the New England Patriots for a 2016 fifth-round pick. During the 2015 regular season, Martin played in 9 games and caught 24 passes for 269 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Patriots.On January 16, 2016, the Patriots signed Martin to a two-year, $2.975 million extension.
On September 3, 2016, Martin was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.