| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Wide receiver | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: May 26, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Maryland Heights, Missouri | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Miami (Ohio) | |
| Undrafted in 2006 | |
| Debuted in 2006 for the Minnesota Vikings | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2008 | |
| Receptions | 4 |
| Receiving yards | 33 |
| Receiving TDs | 0 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Martin Nance (born May 26, 1983 in Maryland Heights, Missouri) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Miami University.
Nance has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. He earned a Super Bowl ring while on the Steelers' practice squad in Super Bowl XLIII.
Early years[]
Nance played high school football at Pattonville High School.
College career[]
Nance attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he played alongside quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Professional career[]
Buffalo Bills[]
Following the 2006 NFL Draft, Nance was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on August 28.
Minnesota Vikings[]
Nance then signed with the Minnesota Vikings. During his rookie season, he only saw action in the final game against the St. Louis Rams, where he recorded 4 receptions for 33 yards. After the 2008 preseason, the Vikings released him.
Pittsburgh Steelers[]
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Nance to their practice squad on September 10, 2008. After finishing the season on their practice squad, he was re-signed on February 18, 2009. He was waived on August 31.
Personal[]
His cousin Todd Jenkins was a wide receiver at Northwestern from 1980-1983.