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Kyler Martin
Linebacker
Freshman
Height: 6-2 Weight: 200
High School: Vacaville
Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications
Release: 09/04/2009
About Martin: Arrived at West Point this summer as a wide receiver ... shifted to middle linebacker midway through preseason camp ... adapted nicely to new surroundings ... rangy athlete with nose for football ... budding “playmaker” in middle of Army defense ... tremendous athlete ... features impressive speed and quickness ... shot up depth chart on defensive side of ball in short order ... entered season opener against Eastern Michigan listed as backup to starter Stephen Anderson at middle linebacker position ... expected to receive significant playing time during initial collegiate campaign.
High School: Three-sport standout at Vacaville High in Vacaville, Calif. ... played for head coach Mike Papadopolus ... starred in football, basketball, and track and field ... garnered three varsity letters on gridiron ... split time between wide receiver and defensive back positions ... claimed all-league honors at both positions during senior season ... two-time team captain ... earned four varsity letters on track ... specialized in hurdle events ... served as team captain final two years ... state finalist in 110-meter hurdles during senior showing ... received additional varsity letter in basketball.
Personal: Born March 27, 1991 ... given name is Kyler Wayne Martin ... parents’ names are Wayne and Tone’ Martin ... home-schooled until he reached high school ... enjoys strength training and running hills in spare time ... major is undeclared.
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