The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed defensive lineman Reece Martin on Friday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Reece Martin is six foot five and weighs 285 pounds. The 24-year-old from Moncton, New Brunswick, was drafted by the Ticats in the fourth round (31st pick) of the 2023 CFL Draft. In 2023, he made two tackles in two preseason games.
The Ticats released him on August 14, 2023, and he returned to Mount Allison for his final collegiate season. In 2024, Martin made five tackles in two preseason games. He appeared in three regular season games recording no stats. The Ticats released him on October 26, 2024.
Martin played four seasons at Mount Allison (2018-19, 2021-24) making 115 tackles (63 solos, 52 assists), 24 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and six pass breakups in 37 games for the Mounties.
In 2023, he made 30 tackles (13 solos, 17 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery in eight games. He is a three-time Hardy Trophy winner (2018, 2021-22). In 2022, Martin made 25 tackles (19 solos, 12 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two pass breakups in eight games for the Mounties.
