UTEP Miners

Jacob Martinez continues his stint with the Miners as the director of player personnel. Previously, Martinez served as a graduate assistant assisting with football operations for three seasons.

Martinez, a native of El Paso, was on the scout team during his first three years (2011-13) with the program. Martinez saw his first collegiate action against North Texas on Nov. 15, 2014 where he rushed for 16 yards.

Martinez earned three varsity letters as a running back at Cathedral High School. In 2009 he rushed for 784 yards and seven scores, while producing 571 yards and six touchdowns his senior season. Martinez grinded out 204 yards and three scores on 35 carries against Mountain View.