Roger Brown
nhfootballreport.com

Talk to college coaches about under-the-radar football prospects from New Hampshire in the Class of 2012 and Aaron Martin's name might pop up.

Martin was a three-year starter at quarterback for Manchester West, but received limited publicity because's of West's recent struggles on the field.

West coach Jim Lauzon said Division III, Division II and FCS programs have expressed an interest in Martin, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior who is also one of the state's best basketball players.

"He really wants to play Division I football, but his grades are gonna hurt him," Lauzon said. "Right now we're looking into prep schools."

Martin directed three different offenses (wing-T, option and spread) during his three seasons at West. He completed his career with more than 4,000 yards of offense and 54 touchdowns. He gained 1,012 yards rushing, passed for 1,562 yards and scored 23 touchdowns during his senior season, when he returned the only punt he fielded 63 yards for a TD.

Martin was also a starter on defense, where he was moved around but played primarily safety.

'He was the focal point of defenses and he was still tough to stop," Lauzon said. "That showed how athletic he was.

"As far as feedback [from coaches] they seem to like him as a quarterback. Mechanically he's not there yet. Athletically he's fine.

"He could also put weight on and be used on defense  Right now he's just looking for an opportunity."