Cornell University Athletics

As a Junior (2012)
Martin saw time as a wide receiver and punter during his junior campaign, catching 21 balls for 210 yards. He also punted the ball 17 times, averaging 35.1 yards per punt and pinning the opposition inside the 20-yard line six times. He also totaled six tackles on the season and was named to the All-CSFL Honorable Mention team.

As a Sophomore (2011)
Martin entered the 2011 campaign as a backup quarterback but saw more time as a punter than he did as the signal-caller. Martin wound up leading the Big Red with 28 punts for 769 yards, an average of 27.5 yards per punt. He pinned the opposition inside its 20-yard line three times and had just one punt blocked. Martin also saw five carries for 41 yards as a running back and threw five passes, completing one.

Before Cornell
Martin was a talented multi-sport athlete in high school, playing four years of football as a quarterback and receiver. At wideout, he was First Team All-State and helped his team win two division titles and two section titles. He also spent four years on the basketball court as a center and forward where his team won one regional championship. On the baseball diamond, he played for four years as a pitcher, catcher and infielder, specializing at shortstop. He was an All-Conference shortstop and pitcher, and his teams claimed one section title.

Personal
Joseph Liam Martin is the son of David and Sheila Martin. He has four younger siblings: John, Michael, Molly and Bridget.