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SVioarean Martin
DCTF Star Rating
Cornerback
Palestine Wildcats, Class of 2026
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:#49
- Position Rank:#2
Martin collected 28 tackles, four PBUs and three TFLs while catching 18 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns in his junior campaign to earn 9-4A DI First-Team All-District honors in 2024.
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