University of South Alabama Athletics

2023 (R-Jr.): Served as South Alabama's punter in all 13 games in 2023 ... punted 42 times for a total of 1,689 yards ... pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line 13 times on the season with just one touchback ... boomed four punts of 50-plus yards throughout the year ... did not have a single punt blocked the whole season ... helped the Jaguars win their first bowl championship in school history, a 59-10 victory over Eastern Michigan in the 68 Ventures Bowl.

2022 (R-So.): Did not see any action.

At Alabama: A member of the Crimson Tide program for two years ... Part of a team that won the 2020 College Football Playoff championship after going 13-0 and claiming the Southeastern Conference title.

High School: Played both football and baseball at McGill-Toolen Catholic High ... A three-year letterwinner for the Yellow Jackets, during which time they went 35-5 while advancing to the championship game of the state 7A playoffs his sophomore and junior seasons.

Personal: Full name is William Jackson Martin ... Born Dec. 18, 2000, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Larry and Kristy Martin ... Favorite movie is “Scarface” ... Favorite book is “The Hobbit” ... Favorite teams are the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Braves ... Favorite athletes are Rob Gronkowski, Chipper Jones and Hank Aaron ... Favorite musical artist is Eminem ... Favorite foods are pizza and crawfish ... Favorite subject is history ... Enjoys fishing, gaming and biking in his spare time ... Also recruited by Ole Miss and Louisiana coming out of high school ... An interdisciplinary studies major.