Zack Martin's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 21, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Zack Martin.

Zack Martin is a retired American football guard, spending his entire 11-season NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. A standout at Notre Dame, he was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Martin's career is marked by consistent excellence, earning him a spot on the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. He achieved nine Pro Bowl selections and nine All-Pro team honors, solidifying his reputation as one of the premier offensive linemen in the league.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

2007: Won Second Consecutive State Championship

In 2007, as a junior, Zack Martin helped lead his high school team to a 14-1 record and second consecutive Indiana Class 3A state championship.

2009: Selected for Under Armour All-America Game

In 2009, Zack Martin was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Florida.

2012: Named Team Captain at Notre Dame

In 2012, Zack Martin was named one of four team captains for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

2013: Named Team Captain for Second Time and Pinstripe Bowl MVP

In 2013, Zack Martin was named team captain for the second time and was named MVP of the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl.

2014: Drafted by Cowboys and Named Pro Bowler

In 2014, Zack Martin was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and named the starter at right guard. On December 23, Martin was selected to the 2014 Pro Bowl. He was also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

January 2, 2015: Named to Associated Press All-Pro Team

On January 2, 2015, Zack Martin was voted to the Associated Press (AP) 2014 All-Pro Team, making him the only rookie picked for the team.

2016: Played in Pro Bowl and Named Second Team All-Pro

In 2016, Zack Martin played for Team Irvin in the Pro Bowl and was named second team All-Pro by the AP.

2016: Named to Third Straight Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro

In 2016, Zack Martin was named to his third straight Pro Bowl and was named First-team All-Pro, honors shared with fellow Cowboy offensive linemen.

2017: Ranked 58th on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2017, Zack Martin was ranked 58th on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2018: Ranked 71st on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2018, Zack Martin was ranked 71st by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Pro Bowl Invitation in Each of First Six Seasons

In 2019, Zack Martin became one of five offensive linemen ever to secure a Pro Bowl invitation in each of their first six seasons.

January 2, 2021: Activated from Injured Reserve

On January 2, 2021, Zack Martin was activated from injured reserve.

January 2023: Received First-Team All-Pro Nod and Pro Bowl Spot

In January 2023, Zack Martin received a first-team All-Pro nod and a spot on the NFC roster in the Pro Bowl, recognizing his outstanding performance in the 2022 season.