Curtis Martin is a former professional American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on May 1, 1973, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Martin played for the New England Patriots from 1995 to 1997 and then for the New York Jets from 1998 to 2006. He is known for his impressive rushing ability and consistency throughout his career. During his time in the NFL, Martin was selected to the Pro Bowl five times and was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2004. He retired with over 14,000 rushing yards, ranking him among the top rushers in NFL history. In 2012, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.