Teammates Showing Signs Of Support For Deaf Player

From: KLTV, TX - Oct 13, 2004

Robert E. Lee defensive back Martel Van Zant overcame a lot in his high school career. The cornerback's deafness didn't slow him down, he was second team All-East Texas as a starter for the Red Raiders and signed to play his college ball at Oklahoma State University, where his college teammates are going out of their way to make sure Martel feels part of the team.

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