Morgan State University Athletics

Bear Bits: returns to the Bears with the most backfield experience … catches the ball well … versatile and tough between the tackles … runs low to the ground … ready to compete for the starting RB job … As a Junior in 2013: finished the season with 89 yards on 14 carries … had a kickoff return for 14 yards at Delaware State (Nov. 23) … had eight carries for 77 yards, including a 40 yard run at Western Kentucky (Sept. 21) … As a Sophomore in 2012: saw action in seven games … had 20 carries for 74 yards (3.7 avg) … scored his first career touchdown against Savannah State (10/6) … had one reception for 8 yards … As a Freshman in 2011: played in seven games … quickly established himself as a weapon in the Bears’ backfield … averaged 4.2 yards per carry on the season … had 76 carries for 317 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns … ranked No. 2 on the team in rushing (45.3 ypg) … gained a team-high 154 yards in a victory at Delaware State (10/29) …  collected three receptions for 11 yards … High School: was a standout for the Paint Branch Panthers under coach Mike Nesmith … toughed out injuries to score 19 TDs in 2009 … was an All-Gazette second-team  selection … led Panthers to a 9-3 record during his senior year … he was the starting quarterback during his senior season and nearly guided his team to its first playoff berth since 2000 … he assumed the full-time starting role for the final five games of the season and threw for 674 yards and nine touchdowns …he completed 5of-9 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown in the team’s final game of the season … as a dual-threat QB, he accounted for more than 1,000 yards of offense and 16 touchdowns … he rushed for 418 yards and seven touchdowns … Personal: son of Angela and Tracy Martin … born on September 7, 1992 in Washington, D.C.? … nickname “T.J.” … sports administration major … enjoys running and watching boxing.