The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Jorge Martinez
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Brownsville, Texas
- High School:
- St. Joseph Academy
Has served as a member of the scout team for two seasons.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterman and three-year starter at RB and S ... two-time TAPPS all-state, three-time all-district and two-time all-metro honoree ... recorded 5,990 all-purpose yards, 5,052 rushing yards, 76 TDs and 78 tackles as a prepster ... tabbed first-team TAPPS all-state, all-valley, all-district and all-metro as a senior ... named Brownsville Male Athlete of the Year and Metro area MVP... posted 2,191 rushing yards, 618 receiving yards, 38 TDs and 78 tackles ... recorded a career-high 180 rushing yards, 120 receiving yards, one TD and two interceptions against Lyford at their homecoming ... earned second-team all-state, first-team all-district and all-metro honors as a junior ... tallied 1,570 rushing yards, 320 receiving yards and 27 TDs as a junior ... second-team all-district honoree as a sophomore ... posted 1,204 rushing yards and 10 TDs ... four-year letterman in baseball, three-year letterman in track and a one-year letterman in basketball.
PERSONAL
Born in Brownsville, Texas ... majoring in civil engineering ... prep honor roll student ... active in community service efforts ... participates in missions ... enjoys listening to music.
THE MARTINEZ FILE
Nickname: Coco
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music, sleep
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV show: Sportscenter
I can[apos]t believe I watch: E! News
Favorite movie: Troy
Favorite actress: Kate Beckinsale
Sports hero: LaDainian Tomlinson
Favorite superhero: Hercules
Pets: Dog (Nash)
Favorite video game: FIFA
Favorite cartoon character: Hercules
