Martin played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, leading their 1998 team to a national championship, and he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL draft.

[1] While at the University of Tennessee, Martin played college football under head coach Phillip Fulmer from 1996 to 1999.

[3][4] He was teammates with running back Jamal Lewis in his early years at Tennessee and wide receiver Peerless Price, who each went on to play in the NFL.

Martin broke the Southeastern Conference record of Ole Miss' Kent Austin, which was 20 consecutive.

In addition, he broke the one-game record of 22 straight completions set by Iowa's Chuck Long in 1984.

[7] During Martin's two years as a starter at Tennessee, the Vols were 11–1 over six major conference foes, (2–0 vs. Alabama, 2–0 vs. Auburn, 2–0 vs. Georgia, 2–0 vs. Vanderbilt, 2-0 vs. Kentucky, and 1–1 vs. Florida).

[12] In 2007, Martin joined North Cobb High School as their passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

[13] In 2008, Martin joined North Atlanta High School as their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

[19] On December 18, 2015, Martin was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Trojans under head coach Clay Helton.