Tay Martin
Davontavean Martin is an American professional football wide receiver for the Columbus Aviators of the United [Football League (2024)|United Football League]. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars and Oklahoma State Cowboys. Martin has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Commanders. He was selected during the 2026 UFL free agent draft by the Columbus Aviators.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
On April 30, 2022, Martin signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. He was released during final roster cutdowns on August 30. Martin was signed to the team's practice squad the following day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on January 31, 2023.On August 29, 2023, Martin was waived by the 49ers and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco on February 13, 2024.
Martin was waived by the 49ers on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. On September 3, Martin was released from the practice squad.
Tennessee Titans
On September 10, 2024, Martin was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on January 4, 2025. In a 23-14 Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans season|Houston Texans], Martin made his first career reception on a 49-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Will Levis.On May 7, 2025, Martin was waived/injured by the Titans and reverted to the injured reserve the following day. He was waived again on May 14.