Where is National Title-winning quarterback Tee Martin now? Exploring the Former Tennessee Volunteers' Connection to Lamar Jackson

Some names are unforgettable in the annals of certain football teams, and Tamaurice Nigel “Tee” Martin is one such name for the Tennessee Volunteers. During his career with the Vols, the former quarterback led them to a National Championship in 1998, their first since 1951.

Martin left the Tennessee Volunteers over two decades ago after completing his college career. He had a brief stint in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers after he was selected in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL draft. After that, the trail seemed to go cold, and a lot of fans are wondering what he’s been up to.

Tee Martin College Career at Tennessee

Martin played for the Tennessee Volunteers between 1996 and 1999. During that time, he had what has been regarded as a truly remarkable career. He was the backup for Peyton Manning in his first two seasons with the program.

He got his chance after Manning left for the NFL. His impact as a starter was immediate. He led the team to a 13-0 record and a victory at the Fiesta Bowl over Florida State. It was Tennessee’s first NCAA Division I-A national football championship since 1951.

Martin’s charisma also won him the hearts of the team’s supporters. He was highly respected by his teammates and coach. Martin’s success as a college football player is highlighted in his over 4,000 throwing yards and 32 touchdowns.

Coaching Career Adventure

In 2006, Martin started his coaching career. He was appointed as an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky. Following that, he had a two-season spell at the University of New Mexico. It was like a homecoming when he returned to the Volunteers in 2010.

He has since served the Vols in different capacities, including wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator. He was hired as the quarterback coach at the University of Southern California in 2016. With his help, they won the Pac-12 championship in 2017.

In his college football coaching career, Martin has earned a reputation as a top coach who can handle several departments in the offense. He was also instrumental in the development of several NFL players, such as JuJu Smith-Schuster and Nelson Agholor

The Baltimore Ravens employed him in 2021 as a wide receiver coach before transitioning to quarterback coach in 2023. With his presence at in Baltimore, Martin is expected to play a pivotal role in the further development of their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Jackson recently sealed a new five-year contract worth $260 million.