ST. LOUIS, MO. — Stetson Hatters junior linebacker Andrew Martin has been named to the Academic All-Pioneer Football League First Team, the league office announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Martin, a standout both athletically and academically, holds a 3.85 GPA as an Environmental Science major. A native of McDonough, Ga., he continues to excel as one of Stetson's top defensive playmakers while thriving in the classroom.
On the field, Martin produced another strong season for the Hatters in 2025. He played in all 12 games and totaled 67 tackles, including 9.5 tackles for loss and a career-best 4.5 sacks, along with three quarterback hits. He closed the year with double-digit stops in the season finale against San Diego and recorded nine or more tackles in each of the final three games.
This marks Martin's latest conference honor, adding to his growing resume that includes PFL Defensive Freshman of the Year and All-PFL Second Team selections in his sophomore and junior seasons.
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At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
