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Former NFL star running back Doug Martin has died. He was 36.

What we know:

Martin, known by football fans as "Muscle Hamster" or the "Dougernaut," was named All-Pro in 2015 and earned two Pro Bowl nods (2012 and 2015) in his seven seasons in the NFL.

Among the NFL circles, the California native was mostly known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before he finished his career with then-Oakland Raiders. Prior to the league, Martin starred with Boise State, where he was named All-Mountain West Conference in 2011.

Prior to playing for the Boise State Broncos, Martin attended St. Mary's High School in Stockton.

TMZ first broke the news before Boise State and the Buccaneers announced Martin's death:

What they're saying:

The Bucs released the following statement in

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