Tay Martin Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 185 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR164
- Rostered
- —
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Tay Martin Bio
Tay Martin is a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, where he wears No. 17. Born December 14, 1997, he attended Ellender Memorial and played college football at Oklahoma State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. Since then, Martin played for the Tennessee Titans (2024) and Washington Commanders (2025) and joined the Detroit Lions in 2026.
In 7 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 3 passes for 72 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Detroit Lions Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
Washington Commanders2025
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
Tennessee Titans2024
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 1 game.
San Francisco 49ers2022–2023
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
College: Oklahoma State
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Detroit Lions; his first game with them was Week 3.
- JoinedJoined the Washington Commanders; his first game with them was Week 4.
- JoinedJoined the Tennessee Titans; his first game with them was Week 18.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the San Francisco 49ers.
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About Tay Martin: Bio FAQ
How old is Tay Martin?
Tay Martin is 28 years old. He was born on December 14, 1997. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Tay Martin?
Tay Martin is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 185 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.
How much does Tay Martin weigh?
Tay Martin weighs 185 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Tay Martin wear?
Tay Martin wears number 17 for the Detroit Lions. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Tay Martin play?
Tay Martin plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Tay Martin play for?
Tay Martin plays for the Detroit Lions as a wide receiver. He has been with the Lions since 2026.
Where did Tay Martin go to college?
Tay Martin played college football at Oklahoma State, after attending Ellender Memorial (LA).
Where is Tay Martin from?
Tay Martin went to high school in Louisiana, at Ellender Memorial, before playing college football at Oklahoma State.
When is Tay Martin's birthday?
Tay Martin's birthday is December 14. He was born on December 14, 1997 and is 28 years old.
How long has Tay Martin been in the NFL?
2026 is Tay Martin's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Tay Martin played for?
Tay Martin has played for the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What year did Tay Martin enter the NFL?
Tay Martin entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.