Ruvell Martin

Ruvell Martin (born August 10, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers in 2004. Martin was also a member of the Amsterdam Admirals, Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and the Buffalo Bills.

Early life Martin graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 2000, where he played football and basketball. He was inducted into the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

College career Martin played college football at Saginaw Valley State. His junior season was highlighted by a three-touchdown game against Northern Michigan. As a senior, he was a first team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection.

Amsterdam Admirals He re-signed with the team in the following offseason and was allocated to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe. He was waived again by the Chargers before the 2005 season. Martin earned All-NFL Europe honors after leading the league with 679 receiving yards and twelve touchdowns for the 2005 World Bowl champion Admirals. He stayed with the team in 2006, starting three games and catching his first career touchdown.

He was considered the third-string quarterback on the Packers behind Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers due to his experience playing the position, but that title was removed after the Packers signed Craig Nall to be their third quarterback.

On September 5, 2009, Martin was released by the Packers in the roster cut downs.

Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills signed Martin on August 24, 2011. He was released during final cuts, but was re-signed early in the season. A late-season hamstring injury hampered his season. He was released during final cuts but re-signed quickly after. He suffered an injury that kept him out of at least one game in the season.

Personal and post-retirement life Martin met his wife Michelle in college; the couple has four children. After his playing career ended, Martin worked as a realtor in Fort Mill, South Carolina. After the 2021 season, Martin left the team.