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Former Bishop Gorman star Tate Martell calls it a career
It's not as if I follow Nevada high school sports, but even I've heard of Tate Martell. He's been recruited by universities since he was in the eighth grade, at which time he outweighed me.
Former Bishop Gorman star Tate Martell calls it a career
By Andy Yamashita Las Vegas Review-Journal
January 18, 2022 - 4:36 pm
With one quarterback preparing to start his journey at UNLV, another announced Tuesday that his ride is over. ... Tate Martell, the former Bishop Gorman star who was most recently a quarterback at UNLV, is retiring from football, an official UNLV spokesperson confirmed to the Review-Journal.
The announcement came just hours after the Rebels secured the commitment of former Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey through the transfer portal. ... One of the most hyped prospects in recent memory, Martell, the former five-star prospect, originally committed to the University of Washington at age 14.
Martell starred at Bishop Gorman. During his three seasons with the Gaels, he never lost a game, going 45-0 with 113 touchdown passes and winning Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year twice. As a senior, Martell threw for 2,362 yards and 41 touchdowns while only tossing one interception. He added 1,257 yards on the ground and 21 rushing touchdowns on his way to Gatorade National Football Player of the Year Honors.
While he shined on the gridiron, Martell’s recruiting saga also unfolded dramatically. In 2015, he decommitted from Washington and chose Texas A&M. Twelve months later, he reopened his recruitment for a third time, eventually winding up at Ohio State.
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Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on Twitter.
By Andy Yamashita Las Vegas Review-Journal
January 18, 2022 - 4:36 pm
With one quarterback preparing to start his journey at UNLV, another announced Tuesday that his ride is over. ... Tate Martell, the former Bishop Gorman star who was most recently a quarterback at UNLV, is retiring from football, an official UNLV spokesperson confirmed to the Review-Journal.
The announcement came just hours after the Rebels secured the commitment of former Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey through the transfer portal. ... One of the most hyped prospects in recent memory, Martell, the former five-star prospect, originally committed to the University of Washington at age 14.
Martell starred at Bishop Gorman. During his three seasons with the Gaels, he never lost a game, going 45-0 with 113 touchdown passes and winning Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year twice. As a senior, Martell threw for 2,362 yards and 41 touchdowns while only tossing one interception. He added 1,257 yards on the ground and 21 rushing touchdowns on his way to Gatorade National Football Player of the Year Honors.
While he shined on the gridiron, Martell’s recruiting saga also unfolded dramatically. In 2015, he decommitted from Washington and chose Texas A&M. Twelve months later, he reopened his recruitment for a third time, eventually winding up at Ohio State.
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Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on Twitter.