FOR NOW, BACK TO THE DESK. THANK YOU, DOUG MARTIN, A FORMER ALL-PRO RUNNING BACK WITH THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 36 YEARS OLD. MARTIN WAS BORN IN OAKLAND AND PLAYED HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN OUR BACKYARD FOR SAINT MARY’S IN STOCKTON. HE FINISHED HIS CAREER WITH 5356 YARDS RUSHING AND 30 TOUCHDOWNS IN SIX SEASONS WITH THE BUCCANEERS, AND ONE WITH THE RAIDERS. HIS FAMILY TOLD FOX SPORT
Doug Martin, Former NFL All-Pro running back from Northern California, dies at 36
Martin was born in Oakland and played high school football in Stockton
Updated: 10:44 PM PDT Oct 19, 2025
Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 36.“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time,” his family said in a statement to Fox Sports.Martin was born in Oakland and played high school football for St. Mary’s in Stockton. He was picked 31st overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft after a standout career at Boise State. As a rookie, he rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns to earn a Pro Bowl berth. He had 1,402 yards rushing and six TDs in 2015 when he made the Pro Bowl and was first-team All-Pro.Martin finished his career with 5,356 yards rushing and 30 TDs in six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Raiders. He also had 148 catches for 1,207 yards and two scores.The Buccaneers issued a statement, saying: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. … Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”Martin was selected one of the top 50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50 year anniversary celebration.KCRA 3’s Nijzel Dotson contributed to this report. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 36.
“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time,” his family said in a statement to Fox Sports.
Martin was born in Oakland and played high school football for St. Mary’s in Stockton.
He was picked 31st overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft after a standout career at Boise State. As a rookie, he rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns to earn a Pro Bowl berth. He had 1,402 yards rushing and six TDs in 2015 when he made the Pro Bowl and was first-team All-Pro.
Martin finished his career with 5,356 yards rushing and 30 TDs in six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Raiders. He also had 148 catches for 1,207 yards and two scores.
The Buccaneers issued a statement, saying: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. … Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”
Martin was selected one of the top 50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50 year anniversary celebration.
KCRA 3’s Nijzel Dotson contributed to this report.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel