2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Burrell lineman Joah Martin
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Billy Splain | July 22, 2025
Joah Martin
Defensive tackle / guard & tackle
Burrell high school
Class Of 2026
Jersey #52
HT/WT 5’11/ 290
18 tackles, 2 ff, 1 pat block, and 2 sacks in first year of starting varsity
Other sports Wrestling
Honorable mention defensive tackle, 2nd team all conference guard
Twitter @joahmartin52
Coach says: “Joah is an important leader within our program. He is looked up too and respected by every member of the team. We’re looking for him to have a strong season on both sides of the ball and for him to get the most out of the teammates he’s lining up with”.
Let’s get to know Joah!
Why do you play football?
I play it for the opportunity it offers and the overall enjoyment I get from the game
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Aaron Donald. He’s my favorite because he is from the wpial and shows hard work goes a long way
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play I would say is getting my first sack against valley. It was my favorite because not only was it my first sack it was in a crunch time moment
What was your toughest game in 2024 season?
I would have to say Freeport
What are your goals for this coming season?
Getting 40+ tackles, 5 sacks and scholarship opportunities along with it
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Deshaun Burnett
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I watched was the Steelers vs patriots in 2017. It was my first ever pro game I’ve watched in person
What do you consider your best characteristic?
Determination
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
It brings the community together. Gives people something to look forward too whether your playing or watching
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Catch a touchdown
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
I’d have to say my dad, because he put it in me that as long as I work and never stop i can get what I want
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite drill would be fumble recovery and my least favorite would be get offs
Do you enjoy watching other teams in your school compete?
Yes it’s always fun watching your school compete
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My oldest brother Jordan, he has never let me think that I couldn’t win or do something I truly wanted too, he’s always pushed me to be better than just good
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and WHY?
My go to activity would be
What is your favorite play to run?
Counter
what is your favorite pregame ritual?
Being in the silent Locke room with the team before we take the field
Music of choice:
Hip hop
Best place in your town to eat after a game? Why?
Probably Denny’s that’s just where guys have gone for years
Best Pizza topping?
Cheese
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Florida
If you could attend any sports event for free what would it be?
A college national championship
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