Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , has died, his family said in a statement Sunday.

He was 36.

"It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning," the family statement said, according to the Tampa Bay Times .

Tampa Bay, where Martin spent six of his seven NFL seasons, called him a "fan favorite" who made "a lasting impact on our franchise."

Just 5-foot-9, Martin was known for his bruising style, earning him the nickname the "Muscle Hamster," while amassing 5,356 and 30 touchdowns over his NFL career.

A former Boise State star, he was a first-round pick (No. 31) of Tampa Bay in 2012 and immediately burst on to the scene, rushing for 1,454 yards and 11 TDs and catching 49 passes for 472 yards and anothe

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