Ruvell Martin, a former American football wide receiver of the NFL, often expresses his love and appreciation for his supportive parents.
Ruvell Martin was born on August 10, 1982, in Muskegon, Michigan, United States, to father Ruvell Martin Sr. and mother Diane Wadland, aka Missy Martin.
Similarly, Ruvell Martin’s father, Ruvell Martin Sr., and mother, Diane Wadland Martin, guided and helped him in his football journey from a very young age.
Ruvell Martin also often talks about his parents, Ruvell Sr. and Diane, and credits them for his successful career.
Although very little information about his parent’s profession and personal life is available as Ruvell Martin prefers to keep them away from public eyes, it is known that his father passed away years ago.
Meanwhile, his mother, Diane Wadland Martina, aka Missy, often appears on her son’s social media.
Ruvell Martin shared a beautiful picture of his mother on Mother’s Day on Instagram with the caption, “To my mother, thank you for always being there for ALL your family through the good and bad. You’ve set an unbelievable example that will last for generations to come 😘 I love you mom 🌹 ♥️. “
Ruvell Martin and wife Michelle are proud parents of four children!
Ruvell Martin and his long-term wife Michelle are proud parents of four daughters: Kennedy, Jumana, Lila, and Gia.
Moreover, all his daughters follow in their father Ruvell’s footsteps in sports and play multiple sports.
Although his daughters didn’t pursue their football careers, they all continue to excel in volleyball, winning several honorable titles.
Ruvell Martin and Michelle’s eldest daughter, Kennedy Martin, is a sophomore opposite hitter for the Florida Gators.
Kennedy Martin began playing volleyball at a very young age when she was just a third-grade student.
Furthermore, Kennedy began pursuing her volleyball career while attending Nation Ford High School, where she won several honorable titles, including the 2022 South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, AVCA High School All-America First Team, and Wando Invitational MVP.
After joining Florida University in 2023, she finished her freshman year with 581.0 points, 492 kills, 210 digs, 112.0 blocks, 31 service aces, and 12 assists.
Kennedy Martin continues to contribute her remarkable performance to her team’s success.
Like Kennedy, her younger sisters, Jumana and Lila, are also outstanding volleyball players.
Jumana and Lila are both high school volleyball players of Nation Ford’s Falcons, and recently, their team won against Upper State in a five-set thriller.
Moreover, Jumana Martin will continue her academic and athletic career by playing D1 volleyball at the College of Charleston.
In case you didn’t know
- Ruvell Martin graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 200, where he played football and basketball.
- He began his professional career with the San Diego Chargers of the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2004 but was waived before the season began.
- He lastly played for the Buffalo Bills before retiring from his NFL career.
- Ruvell served as the coach of the Green Bay Packers until 2021.
