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| Running back | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: May 13, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: Pine Bluff, Arkansas | |
| Career information | |
| College: Arkansas–Pine Bluff | |
| Undrafted in 2009 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| * BC Lions (2009) | |
| CFL status: International | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
* Grey Cup champion (2014)
| |
| Rushing yards / avg. | 1,403 / 5.8 |
| Rushing TDs | 6 |
| Receptions | 50 |
| Receiving yards | 414 |
| Receiving TDs | 2 |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Martell Mallett (born May 13, 1986) is a former Canadian football running back. He was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football at Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Mallett has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Mallett married his long time girlfriend, Jade, in 2017 and they recently had a son.
Professional career[]
BC Lions[]
On September 4, 2009, in a home game against the Montreal Alouettes, Mallett rushed for a franchise record 213 yards.[1] He rushed for 1240 yards during the 2009 season and was a Western All-Star.
On November 26, 2009, Mallett was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie of the Year.[2]
Philadelphia Eagles[]
Mallett was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 19, 2010. He was waived on July 31, 2010.[3] He was re-signed on August 1.[4] He was waived again on September 3,[5] but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 5. He was released from the practice squad on September 21.[6]
Cleveland Browns[]
Mallett was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on September 28, 2010.[7] He was released on November 23, 2010.
Philadelphia Eagles[]
Mallett was re-signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on January 5, 2011. His practice squad contract expired after the conclusion of the season.
New York Giants[]
Mallett was signed to a future contract by the New York Giants on January 11, 2011. On August 1, he was waived/injured by the Giants and after clearing waivers, was placed on injured reserve. He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on August 25.[8]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[]
Mallett returned to the CFL by signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 30, 2012.[9] On June 6, 2012, Mallett tore his Achilles tendon during training camp. He did not play in the 2012 season.[10] He was released by the Tiger-Cats on May 24, 2013.
Calgary Stampeders[]
Mallett signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 9, 2014.[11] He played his first professional game in over four years on August 1, 2014, rushing for over 100 yards in a game versus his former team, the B.C. Lions.[12]
References[]
- ↑ Morris, Jim (Sep 5, 2009). "Mallett leads Lions past Alouettes". The Canadian Press (Globe and Mail). https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/mallett-leads-lions-past-alouettes/article1277332/. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ↑ Ullrich, Lowell (November 26, 2009). "Lions defensive end Ricky Foley best Canadian player in CFL". The Province. https://theprovince.com/sports/Lions+tailback+Martell+Mallett+named+rookie/2273346/story.html. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
- ↑ Wulf, Bo (July 31, 2010). "White Rejoins Team, Arrington Passes Physical". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21448. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
- ↑ Wulf, Bo (August 1, 2010). "RB Mallett Returns, FB Wright Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21453. Retrieved 2010-08-01.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2010). "Abiamiri To PUP; 10 Players Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21755. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
- ↑ Wulf, Bo (September 21, 2010). "Eagles Release S Vaughn, RB Mallett From P. Squad". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21942. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ↑ Site Staff (September 29, 2010). "Browns Sign CFL Rookie of the Year". theOBR.com. http://cle.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=9&c=2&cid=1007152&nid=5217894&fhn=1. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ "NFL transactions for August 25, 2011". Pro Football Weekly. Archived from the original on 28 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110828230408/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/26/nfl-transactions-for-august-25-2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ↑ Hammer Time: Ticats sign RB Mallett
- ↑ Ticat RB Mallett tears achilles, likely out for season
- ↑ Back again: Mallett signs on with Stamps
- ↑ official game stats
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