Rod Martin

Rod Martin
No. 53
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1954-04-07) April 7, 1954
Welch, West Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlexander Hamilton (Los Angeles, California)
CollegeLos Angeles City (1973–1974)
USC (1975–1976)
NFL draft1977: 12th round, 317th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks33.5
Safeties1
Interceptions14
Interception yards225
Fumble recoveries10
Defensive touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Roderick Darryl Martin (born April 7, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders from 1977 to 1988. He is best known for his record three interceptions in Super Bowl XV, which put him on the cover of Sports Illustrated.