Eric Martin

Sport: Football

Induction Year: 2006

University: LSU

Induction Year: 2006

Eric Martin set LSU’s all-time career receiving records before a 10-year NFL career, nine with New Orleans, highlighted by a Pro Bowl season in 1988. At LSU, was chosen as a member of the “Modern Day Team of the Century” in conjunction with the football program’s centennial in 1993. For the Tigers, He led the team in receiving in his last three seasons. In his junior year, he caught 52 passes for 1,064 yards and 5 TDs, earning Sporting News All-America honors and LSU’s Offensive MVP award. He twice made All-SEC. After going in the seventh round of the 1985 NFL Draft to the Saints, he started 11 games as a rookie. The 6-1, 207-pounder led New Orleans in receiving for seven straight years (1987-93). He caught at least one pass in 107 consecutive games (105 with New Orleans). In 1988, Martin set club records for receptions (85) and yards (1,083) with 7 TDs. He broke the yardage record in 1989 with 1,090 and that mark remains standing.