Martez Cooksey
NIL OPPORTUNITIES - December 2022 signee in Class of 2023 - Career stats entering 2025 seasons: 12 GP (1 start), 18 tackles, 1.0 TFL 2024 (RS Freshman) - Played in 12 games with one start...served as a leader on special teams unit before getting his first start in the season finale win at Austin Peay. - 18 tackles with one for loss. - Start came in relief of injured starter Reuben Lowery III at slot safety...dominant performance with 10 tackles including one for loss. - Dean's List and A.D. Honor Roll. 2023 (Freshman) - Redshirted contributing on scout team. Prior to Chattanooga - Prepped at Ensworth for Roc Batten…played free safety and running back for the Tigers - 55 tackles with two sacks and two pass breakups…All-Region performer. - Also wrestled. Personal - Born January 3, 2004...son of Martez, Sr., and Liddion Kelly as well as “bonus mom” Kestiny Cooksey. - Four siblings, Maniah, Journey, Kahron and Italy, - Chose Chattanooga over MTSU and Samford.
- EnrolledMartez Cooksey (DB) enrolled in University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | 4 | 3 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 14 |
| 2025 | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | 11 | 1 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 |
| 2024 | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | 12 | 1 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 12 |
| Career | 27 | 5 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 34 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026