Doug Martin, a former All-Professional operating again with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died in police custody early Saturday morning after an incident at a residence in Oakland, California, police confirmed Monday.
Oakland police reported that officers responded to a name a couple of break-in simply after 4:15 a.m. Saturday and encountered Martin.
“Previous to his demise, Martin was concerned in a break-in at a residence in Oakland,” in keeping with a press release from the Oakland Police Division. “Whereas responding officers had been trying to detain him, a quick battle occurred. After being taken into custody, Martin grew to become unresponsive.
“Paramedics responded to the scene, supplied medical support, and transported Martin to an area hospital, the place he later died.”
Martin was 36.
Athletes First, which represented Martin when he was within the NFL, issued a information launch Monday evening that mentioned he “battled psychological well being challenges that profoundly impacted his private {and professional} life.”
As a part of the discharge, the company additionally mentioned Martin's household sought to make clear the circumstances of his demise.
“Doug's dad and mom had been actively in search of medical help for him and had contacted native authorities for assist,” Athletes First mentioned. “Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented, Doug fled his residence in the course of the evening and entered a neighbor's residence two doorways down, the place he was taken into custody by police. An investigation into what transpired as he was detained is underway.”
OPD mentioned that, in line with division coverage, the in-custody demise is being investigated by the Murder Part, OPD Inside Affairs Bureau, the Oakland Metropolis Police Fee, the Group Police Evaluation Company and the Alameda County District Legal professional's Workplace.
The Buccaneers, with whom Martin spent six of his seven NFL seasons, known as him a “fan favourite” who made “a long-lasting impression on our franchise.” He was chosen one of many prime 50 gamers in franchise historical past as a part of its 50-year anniversary celebration.
Standing 5-foot-9, Martin was recognized for his bruising fashion — incomes him the nickname the “Muscle Hamster” — whereas amassing 5,356 yards and 30 touchdowns over his NFL profession.
A former Boise State star, he was a first-round choose (No. 31) of Tampa Bay in 2012 and instantly burst onto the scene, speeding for 1,454 yards and 11 TDs, and catching 49 passes for 472 yards and one other rating in his first season, which resulted in a Professional Bowl choice. On the time, he had the third-most yards from scrimmage as a rookie in NFL historical past, trailing solely Eric Dickerson (2,212 in 1984) and Edgerrin James (2,139 in 1999).
Martin's greatest season got here in his All-Professional 12 months in 2015, when he rushed for 1,402 yards and 6 TDs, and had 33 catches for 271 yards and one other rating.
He spent two extra seasons in Tampa Bay after that, then completed his profession in 2018 with the Raiders.
A California native, Martin attended Boise State from 2007 to 2011, and he ranks within the prime 10 for profession speeding yards and speeding touchdowns on the faculty. He was a first-team all-conference honoree twice.
