South Florida tight end Teigan Martin was killed in a car accident in Minnesota on Monday. He was 20.
According to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, Martin was found after a black 2013 BMW M5 crashed into a ditch on a county road. An initial investigation revealed that Martin was driving at a high rate of speed when his car crossed into the opposite lane, ended up in a ditch and overturned. Martin was wearing his seat belt and the full investigation into the crash continues.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Teigan Martin,” USF coach Alex Golesh said in a statement. “His loss is deeply felt by his teammates, our coaches and staff, and all who knew and loved him. We extend our deepest condolences to Teigan’s family and friends and will keep them in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.”
We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Teigan Martin. Our thoughts and prayers are with Teigan’s family, friends and all who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/ZS2DudmPiI
— USF Football (@USFFootball) June 25, 2024
Martin transferred from Liberty to USF prior to the 2023 season, but did not play a season ago. He spent one year with the Flames and did not see the field in 2022. The Bulls went 7-6 in 2023 and won the Boca Raton Bowl after a 1-11 season in 2022.
Martin was born in Mayer, Minnesota, and played at Mayer Lutheran High School. The school won the Minnesota Class IA football title in Martin’s senior season in 2021. He was ranked as a two-star prospect in the class of 2022 by Rivals.
