Martin Earns Membership in NFF Hampshire Honor Society

IRVING, Texas – Syracuse defensive back Jordan Martin was one of a record 1,251 players selected for membership in the 2018 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society on Wednesday, April 11.

The NFF Hampshire Honor Society recognizes college football players from all divisions who maintain a 3.2 GPA or better throughout their undergraduate career. Syracuse has had at least one representative in 11 of the 12 years since the Hampshire Honor Society was founded in 2007.

A graduate transfer from the University of Toledo, Martin played in eight games, starting five at free safety, in his one year with the Orange. He carded 25 tackles, three pass breakups and one forced fumble before undergoing season-ending surgery on his wrist in October. Martin returned to the field Jan. 20 as a defensive back for the East in the annual East-West Shrine Game.

A semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, presented to the nation's most outstanding football scholar-athlete, Martin earned his undergraduate degree in criminal justice from Toledo. He is enrolled in Syracuse University's instructional design, development and evaluation graduate program.

"We are pleased to see another record number of athletes honored by the Hampshire Honor Society this year," said NFF President & CE0 Steve Hatchell. "Over the past decade, it has become a powerful vehicle for schools to recognize their college football players who have distinguished themselves both academically and athletically, and we congratulate the schools and each of these young men for their commitment to excellence in all aspects of their lives."

Nominated by their respective schools NFF Hampshire Honor Society members must have:

Completed their final year of playing eligibility in 2017; graduated players who have eligibility remaining but will not return to play in college may also be nominated.
Achieved a 3.2 cumulative grade point average throughout entire course of undergraduate study; and
Met all NCAA/NAIA-mandated progress toward degree requirements.

The Hampshire Honor Society represents an important component of the NFF's rich history as an innovator in promoting the scholar-athlete ideal, which began in 1959 with the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards.

Launched with a donation from Hall of Fame coach Earl "Red" Blaik, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards, presented by Fidelity Investments, became the first initiative in history to grant postgraduate scholarships based on a player's combined academic success, football performance and community leadership. Since its inception, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards program has awarded $11.3 million to 841 top scholars and community leaders.

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