3	Martez Shabazz
	Class: Junior Hometown: DeSoto, Texas High School: DeSoto HS Last College: Trinity Valley CC Height / Weight: 5-11 / 165 Position: Defensive Back

Martez Shabazz Bio

OVERVIEW: Signed National Letter of Intent during the December signing period • enrolled and started classes in January • will participate in spring practice • ranked as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com • listed as a two-star recruit by Scout.com • great speed • has the ability to be a shut-down corner • great ball skills • very competitive player • speed could translate to being a consistent contributor on special teams as well.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Transferred from Trinity Valley Community College • helped lead his team to an 8-3 record and a berth in the Citizen's Bank Bowl as a sophomore for the Cardinals • earned All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference honors following the 2011 season • was a three-time All-SWJCFC Defensive Player of the Week for TVCC during his sophomore campaign • recorded 21 pass break-ups to go along with 43 tackles and one interception in 2011 • coached by Brad Smiley.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of DeSoto High School • helped lead his team to a share of the District 11-5A championship during his senior season of 2008 • named second-team All-District 11-5A following the 2008 season.

PERSONAL: Martez Shabazz was born January 3, 1993.

Pronunciation Guide: mar-TEZ shuh-BAZ