Doug Martin (running back)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/doug-martin--running-back-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

NFL Draft: The annual selection process where NFL teams acquire rights to eligible college football players.
First-Team All-Pro: An elite designation awarded to the best players at each position in the NFL for a specific season.
Pass Protection: The act of offensive players blocking defensive players to prevent them from reaching the quarterback.
Check-down Pass: A short, safe pass thrown by the quarterback to a running back or receiver when primary receivers are covered.