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American gridiron football player (born 1986)

American football player
Martell Mallett
refer to captionMallett in 2014
No. 34
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1986-05-13) May 13, 1986 (age 38)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College:Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Undrafted:2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,403
Rushing touchdowns:6
Receptions:50
Receiving yards:414
Receiving touchdowns:2
Stats at CFL.ca (archived)

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 (CFL) 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. 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.

Philadelphia Eagles

Mallett was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 19, 2010. He was waived on July 31, 2010. He was re-signed on August 1. He was waived again on September 3, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 5. He was released from the practice squad on September 21.

Cleveland Browns

Mallett was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on September 28, 2010. 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.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Mallett returned to the CFL by signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on January 30, 2012. On June 6, 2012, Mallett tore his Achilles tendon during training camp. He did not play in the 2012 season. He was released by the Tiger-Cats on May 24, 2013.

Calgary Stampeders

Mallett signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 9, 2014. 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.

References

  1. Morris, Jim (September 5, 2009). "Mallett leads Lions past Alouettes". The Canadian Press. Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  2. Ullrich, Lowell (November 26, 2009). "Lions defensive end Ricky Foley best Canadian player in CFL". The Province. Archived from the original on January 23, 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
  3. Wulf, Bo (July 31, 2010). "White Rejoins Team, Arrington Passes Physical". philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2010. Retrieved July 31, 2010.
  4. Wulf, Bo (August 1, 2010). "RB Mallett Returns, FB Wright Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
  5. McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2010). "Abiamiri To PUP; 10 Players Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  6. Wulf, Bo (September 21, 2010). "Eagles Release S Vaughn, RB Mallett From P. Squad". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  7. Site Staff (September 29, 2010). "Browns Sign CFL Rookie of the Year". theOBR.com. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
  8. "NFL transactions for August 25, 2011". Pro Football Weekly. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
  9. Hammer Time: Ticats sign RB Mallett
  10. Ticat RB Mallett tears achilles, likely out for season
  11. Back again: Mallett signs on with Stamps
  12. official game stats

External links

Canadian Football League Most Outstanding Rookie Award
Calgary Stampeders 102nd Grey Cup champions
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