Martin was selected in the fourth round by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL draft.[1] After Trindon Holliday was cut from the Houston Texans, Martin took over the returning duties full-time. On November 18, 2013, Martin caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Matt Schaub against the Jacksonville Jaguars for his first career touchdown. He also returned a punt 73 yards in the same game to set up another score.
New England Patriots
On September 16, 2015, Martin and a sixth-round 2016 draft pick were traded to the New England Patriots for a 2016 fifth-round pick (which Houston later used to select D. J. Reader).[2] During the 2015 regular season, Martin played in 9 games and caught 24 passes for 269 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Patriots.
On January 16, 2016, the Patriots signed Martin to a two-year, $2.975 million extension.[3]
On September 3, 2016, Martin was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.[4]
San Francisco 49ers
On September 27, 2016, the 49ers signed Martin to a two-year deal.[5] He was released by the 49ers on November 8, 2016.[6]
Detroit Lions
On March 11, 2017, Martin signed with the Detroit Lions.[7] He was released by the team on August 28, 2017.[8]
