#11 Darnell Martemus Season 2005-06

2005
Played limited role in secondary and on special teams… Saw action in four games… Credited with one solo tackle.

2004
Played limited role, seeing action in nine games… Served as backup safety and participated on coverage units for special teams.

2003
Redshirted… Scout team Defensive Player of the Week following victory over Kentucky.

High School
Two-year starter at safety and three-year letterman for Ohio high school power… Amassed team-high 117 tackles, five sacks and three interceptions in 2002… Named to Associated Press All-District Team, All-County Team by Cleveland Plain-Dealer, and honorable mention All-State… Started slowly in 2001 as junior due to ankle injury, but helped lead team to state title with strong showing in playoffs… Has 4.45 speed and bench presses 300 pounds in weight room…Also earned three letters for state champion track team, with personal best in 100 meters of 10.9.

Academics
Martemus is undecided on a major.

Personal
Darnell Jeffrey Martemus… Son of Wendy Martemus and Darnell Graham… Oldest of three siblings… Native of Cleveland… Mom is an office administrator… During summers, serves as a camp counselor/mentor to young children at Arruple House near St. Ignatius campus… Interned in high school with ACLU and worked in Cleveland law firm… Has worked year-around in clothing store… Father played professionally for Ottawa Roughriders of Canadian Football League… Enjoys bowling and going to the movies.