Jacob Martin (American Football Player):
Jacob W. “Jake” Martin (born December 11, 1995, in Aurora, Colorado) is a professional American football defensive end currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He played college football at Temple University, earning second-team All-American Athletic Conference honors in 2017 and leading the team with eight sacks.
Martin was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Throughout his career, he has played for several teams, including the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis Colts. In March 2024, he signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
Jacob Martin (Cricketer):
Jacob Joseph Martin (born May 11, 1972, in Vadodara, Gujarat, India) is a former Indian cricketer. A right-handed middle-order batsman, Martin played for the Baroda cricket team and also represented India in 10 One Day International (ODI) matches between 1999 and 2001. He captained Baroda and was part of the team that won the Ranji Trophy in the 2000–01 season.
After retiring from cricket, Martin faced legal issues, including an arrest in 2011 related to a human-trafficking case. He later ventured into business, operating laundry and dry-cleaning outlets under the UClean brand in Gujarat.
Jacob L. Martin (Diplomat):
Jacob L. Martin was an American diplomat who served as the Acting United States Secretary of State for two days, from March 4 to March 5, 1841, following the departure of John Forsyth and before Daniel Webster assumed the position. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Clerk of the U.S. State Department from 1840 to 1841.
In 1848, Martin was appointed chargé d’affaires to the Holy See but passed away shortly after presenting his credentials in Rome, Italy.
Jacob Martin (Politician):
Jacob Martin was an American politician who served as a state legislator in Alabama during the Reconstruction era. Representing Dallas County, he was among the African-American legislators who signed a memorial in 1875 addressing alleged electoral abuses. His contributions are commemorated on a historical marker recognizing the service of African-American state legislators during that period.