Nick Martin (linebacker)
| No. 45 – San Francisco 49ers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 13, 2002[1] Texarkana, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Pleasant Grove (Texarkana, Texas) |
| College: | Oklahoma State (2021–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: 3rd round, 75th pick |
| Career history | |
| |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Nickolas Martin (born October 13, 2002)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Martin attended Pleasant Grove High School. He was ranked as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[2]
College career
[edit]In Martin's first season in 2021, he only recorded one tackle.[3] In 2022, he recorded 15 total tackles in 13 games.[4] Martin earned a starting role ahead of the 2023 season.[5][6] In week 6 of the 2023 season, he notched 17 tackles with two and a half going for a loss, a sack, and an interception in a win over Kansas State.[7] In week 8, Martin recorded 17 tackles with one and a half being for a loss.[8] In week 12, he recorded 12 tackles with three going for a loss, and a sack to help defeat Houston.[9] For his performance on the 2023 season, Martin was named first-team all-Big 12 Conference.[10]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m) |
221 lb (100 kg) |
31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.53 s | 1.54 s | 2.64 s | 4.23 s | 7.20 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
26 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12] | ||||||||||||
The San Francisco 49ers selected Martin in the third round, with the 75th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b @NickMartin4_ (October 13, 2020). "Blessed to see 18!🙏🏾" (Tweet). Retrieved August 22, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Frazier, Guy (November 28, 2020). "Oklahoma State Commit Nick Martin Leading Pleasant Grove in Playoffs". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Martin 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Ruhl, Dean (November 16, 2023). "The next Malcolm Rodriguez? How Nickolas Martin went from special teamer to leading the Big 12 in tackles". Tulsa World. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Wright, Scott (November 24, 2023). "Why 'Heat-Seeking Missile' Nick Martin is next star linebacker for Oklahoma State football". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "OSU TEAMMATES NICKNAME FIRST-YEAR LB NICK MARTIN THE 'MISSILE'". News On6. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Ruhl, Dean (October 9, 2023). "How Nickolas Martin's 17-tackle performance landed him 'in the ballpark' of Malcolm Rodriguez". Tulsa World. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Friesen, Nick (October 22, 2023). "Nick Martin Shines in Oklahoma State Victory Over West Nick Martin Shines in Oklahoma State Victory Over West Virginia". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Wright, Scott; Martinez, Justin (November 20, 2023). "How fast is Nick Martin on Oklahoma State football defense? 'You may even see a rocket'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Apodaca, Justin (November 29, 2023). "All-Big 12 football awards: Texas leads in first-team nods; OSU's Ollie Gordon named OPOY". Dallas News. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Martin Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Nick Martin College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "49ers Selected LB Nick Martin with the No. 75 Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft". 49ers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.