Damien Martinez is a college football running back playing for the Miami Hurricanes, as of 2024. Martinez attended Lewisville High School, where he kick-started his football career. Over his high school career, he accumulated impressive statistics, rushing for 4,341 yards and scoring 66 touchdowns on 532 carries. His performance earned him several accolades, including being named an all-state and all-district running back. He was recognized as the District Offensive Player of the Year and the District MVP, reflecting his dominance on the field. After considering offers from various schools, including Georgia Tech and Kansas, Martinez committed to play college football at Oregon State University.
Martinez's collegiate career began at Oregon State, where he made an immediate impact during the 2022 season. He had a slow start with just 340 yards and two touchdowns in the first seven games. Martinez had a breakout performance in his eighth game against Colorado, rushing for 178 yards and three touchdowns. This performance earned him the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week award. By the end of his freshman year, Martinez had rushed for 982 yards and scored seven touchdowns, also contributing in the passing game with 61 receiving yards. In 2023, Martinez continued to excel, finishing second in the Pac-12 Conference and 24th nationally in rushing yards. He totaled 1,185 rushing yards over two seasons at Oregon State with an impressive average of 6.1 yards per carry and scored 16 rushing touchdowns. Notably, he had six games with over 100 rushing yards during his sophomore season, including a career-best performance against Stanford where he rushed for 146 yards and tied an OSU record with four touchdowns.
Damien Martinez Nationality
Damien Martinez is an American national.
Where is Damien Martinez from?
Damien Martinez hails from Lewisville, Texas. He is the son of Samantha Martinez and has one brother, Davean.
FAQ on Damien Martinez Nationality
A. As of November, 2024, he is 20 years old.
A. He is around 6ft tall.
A. He plays for the Miami Hurricanes.