Martel Van Zant

Martel Van Zant is a cornerback for Oklahoma State University. Football is a dangerous sport and players need to use their senses to make sure they stay safe. You need to be aware of where you are on the field and where everyone else is.

This is especially important for Van Zant who has to work even harder because he is deaf. Van Zant did not have the kind of attitude where you fold under the circumstances. He doesn't focus on what he doesn't have, he focuses on all the gifts he does have. That focus and attitude have helped him reach an elite level of football. Check out his story below.