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Ben Martin

DE, 6-4, 265, Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest HS)

 

Defensive end Ben Martin of LincolnSouthwestHigh School is one of four in-state commitments for the Huskers. The 6-4, 265-pound Martin helped Coach Mark King's Silverhawks to an undefeated regular season record and a runner-up finish to Millard North for the Class A State Championship. He was named to the 2005 LincolnJournalStarSuperState team and the Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska team. Martin, who was rated as the sixth-best prospect in the state of Nebraska, earned two stars from Rivals.com. PrepStar placed Martin on its All-Midlands region team. He chose the Huskers after also receiving interest from Colorado State, Iowa State, Kansas State, Kansas, Wyoming and Ohio. Martin was an all-city selection as a junior, recording 63 tackles and six sacks. As a senior, he earned first-team all-state honors, tallying 66 tackles and six tackles for losses. Martin received a two-star rating from both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Martin is ranked among the SuperPrep Midlands Top 77. Martin, the son of Michael and Viann Martin, was born on April 6, 1988.