Takavien Martin is a Cornerback out of General Trass High School in Lake Providence, Louisiana. Martin comes in at 5’9” 140 pounds. He uses his speed to place himself in positions to make plays on the ball. Takavien also poses a threat on special teams as a kick returner and can line up at wide receiver. The senior maintained a 3.0 GPA and was also recognized as the district champion as a track athlete in the triple jump. Takavien is looking to continue to develop and continue playing football at the collegiate level. When did you start playing football? “I started playing peewee football when I was 9 years old. There were two different divisions and I played in both, for the Vikings in one and the Colts in the other.” What do you feel sets you apart from other players at your position? “I play the game with a lot of heart. I’m not the biggest person on the field but when you line up across from me, know you’re in front of a guy who won’t back down. Size doesn’t determine what you can do on the field.”
Takavien Martin General Trass Class of 2020 cornerback ht: 5’9” wt: 140 gpa: 3.0
What players do you try to model your game after? “I watch Malcolm Butler a lot, he’s one of the best at the position and has made big plays in big moments. Adoree Jackson is one of my favorite players. He gets to experience playing both sides in a way because he plays special teams, along with being a Corner. I’ll also watch Jalen Ramsey. All of those guys play the position at an elite level.” How do you motivate your teammates before games? “I tell everyone to go out and have fun. I try to limit the amount of pressure we put on ourselves before games. We’re playing the game we love at the end of the day, so I just try to push everyone to go out and execute the way we do it in practice.” Was Cornerback your first Position? “I started out at Corner when I was young. My coaches asked me to play receiver when I got older, so I’ve kind of played both positions ever since. I played primarily corner in the LGF bowl game.” What’s the toughest part of playing Defensive Back? “Being sure to stay aggressive and getting your hands on the receiver. Playing as a weak, conservative corner will expose you to the offense.”
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What’s something that comes naturally to you as a football player? “I can always rely on my hands. Whether I’m on offense or defense, my ability to look the ball in is something I’ll always have to my advantage.” What motivated you to start playing football? “I started playing because football was something that kept me out of trouble. My love for the game just grew from there and I wanted to keep playing.” Tell me something you’ve learned about yourself from playing football. “I’ve learned how to control my emotions. I’m very passionate about the game of football, so my emotions tend to run high. My coaches have helped me improve and control them in the moment.” Have you played any other sports in high school? “I ran the 4x1 and was the district champion in the triple jump.”
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