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Martin Cahill

He rocks No. 22 on his jersey, but he’s not trying to compare himself to anyone named Gait or Powell. That doesn’t mean the kid can’t ball, though. You don’t earn third team All-America honors because of the number on your jersey. You earn that with the numbers on the field and Martin Cahill, out of the University of Delaware, has the numbers. Sure, his 92 career goals ranks him No. 15 on the school’s all-time list but he’s also got another number to know about: No. 9, as in the 9th overall Major League Lacrosse draft choice for the Chicago Machine. The midfielder loves to run and sells himself as a bit of an old-school guy who enjoys making the stop on D and then getting the ball up for some O.

Already with 1 pro league contract under his belt, Cahill is eager to add his name to a solid list of former Delaware players to have the NLL on his resume. John Grant Jr. and Jordan Hall are current NLLers who plied their trade down in Delaware, and his roommate at Delaware, Curtis Dickson, is a projected top-5 NLL draft pick playing his summer ball with the Maple Ridge Burrards out West.

On the local side, he was named to the All-Colonial Athletic Association first team for the third straight season and if you’re wondering how he interacts with fans, we can definitely answer that for ya. He was in Inside Lacrosse’s Fan Zone in 2009 where he talked about everything from playing lacrosse in Massachusetts, what he’s learned at Delaware and whether he’s a boxers or briefs man.

Martin Cahill

Midfielder Martin Cahill says he can help an NLL team's transition game. (Photo: University of Delaware)

Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Position: Transition
From: Malden, Mass.
College: University of Delaware
MLL: Chicago Machine

What’s your greatest asset that will help you in the NLL? Ability to play offense and defense.
Any indoor experience? No.
A few words to describe your game? I like to get up and down with transitional play.
What role or position can you see yourself playing for an NLL team? A defensive role while still being able to bring the ball down and play a little offense.
What accomplishment in college are you most proud of? Final Four in 2007.
Anything else to add? Brett Manney is a beast.

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