Erik Martinez

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Wayne, N.J.
Position:
Kicker
Height:
6-0
Weight:
205
High School:
Wayne Hills
Major:
Undeclared

AT DELAWARE
Second-year member of the squad • walk-on kicker who will battle for an expanded role as a sophomore • favorite to take over kickoff duties and will begin season as backup placekicker to returning starter Frank Raggo and at punter • kicked two extra points in Blue-White spring game in May.

2015 SEASON (GAME BY GAME STATISTICS)
Saw first career action as a member of the Blue Hen kicking unit • served as backup to Raggo on placements, Kevin McLaughlin on kickoffs, and All-American Eric Enderson on punts • saw action in two games - vs. William & Mary and Rhode Island • had five kickoffs for 281 yards (56.2 yard per kick average) • kicked off four times vs. William & Mary and once against Rhode Island (career-high 64 yards) • posted a tackle in each game • participated in spring drills and kicked extra point in Blue-White Spring Game in May.

2014 SEASON
Enrolled at Delaware but did not compete for the football team.

HIGH SCHOOL
Competed in football, basketball, and track & field at Wayne Hills High School • three-year varsity player in football for head coaches Chris Olsen and Wayne Demikoff • kicked and also played tight end and linebacker • led team to 11-1 record and conference and state titles as a sophomore in 2011 • team captain as a senior in 2013 • earned third team All-State, first team All-North Jersey, first team All-Passaic County, and first team all-league honors as a senior in 2013 • also earned All-North Jersey honors in 2012 and was an all-county and all-league selection in both 2011 and 2012 • named to 2014 New Jersey Super 100 Team • earned 2014 Passaic County Chapter Scholar-Athlete Award • holds the state record for and ranks No. 4 nationallly for consecutive extra points (105) and missed just two attempts in three seasons • connected on 16 of 21 field goals for his career and had 52 touchbacks • played basketball for two seasons as a forward and led team to conference title in 2013 • triple jumper in track & field who placed fifth in the county as a junior.

PERSONAL
Erik Martinez • born Jan. 23, 1996 • son of Ozzy and Lou Ann Martinez • has an older sister • has not declared a major at Delaware • father is an architect and mother is a school teacher • enjoys playing basketball, writing, and video editing in his spare time.