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I wanted to find out a little more about him since he was signed
Measurable
height 6'0.6
weight 237
40 yd 4.53
20 yd 2.59
10 yd 1.61
20 yd shuttle 3.98
cone drill 6.69
reps 20
vert 30 1/2
broad 10'0
Martin is on the smaller side but his speed is close to elite while his shuttle and cine times are elite.
From a measurables stand point his only knock is his size but despite that he put up 8.5 sacks and 18 TFLs at Nebraska this past year
Here is a good write up on his strengths and weaknesse that sums Martin up nicely.
Eric Martin Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Nebraska OLB | Bleacher Report
"Intangibles, Character and Injuries
Eric Martin seems like a pretty normal person off the field with just one citation on his record for failure to report backing into a parked vehicle. Martin was also never suspended for off-the-field issues.
He has missed a game for an on-field hit, but it was just a one-time thing. He was also a game captain for the Cornhuskers.
System ( - )
In college, Eric Martin was used primarily as a 4-3 defensive end. He was rarely used in coverage and was told to set the edge and rush the passer. While he was effective in this role, it makes it hard to believe that he wasn't asked to do more from a two-point stance. With his athleticism, he could have been an exceptional linebacker if given a shot there in the college ranks.
Pass Coverage ( - )
Pass coverage isn't the key of Eric Martin's game. However, it's more due to inexperience than actual talent. He rarely had any dropbacks into coverage, and when he did do anything in coverage, it was on screens and on plays in the flats. He isn't effective at getting his hands up in the passing game on pass rushes either.
Pass Rush ( + )
As far as pass rush is concerned, this is easily the strongest part of his game. He can use his smaller, quicker frame similar to Robert Mathis of the Colts. He gets great leverage on bigger linebackers and can convert his speed into power effectively in a bull rush.
He reads blocking schemes effectively and can create pressure from either side of the field. He would be a very unique fit if he could transfer his abilities with his hand in the dirt into a more standing role. It would allow the NFL team who brings him in to play him in both an end and linebacker spot.
Against the Run ( + and - )
He sets the edge effectively on either side of the ball and uses his leverage to push the tackles that he goes up against back into the play.
However, he tends to overpursue at times and doesn't have the discipline to stick with the zone read effectively. Other than that, he's a very good defensive end against the run, and as a linebacker, he could learn the patience and discipline it takes to be even better.
Tackling ( + )
Eric Martin is about as sure of a tackler as any player in the draft. He also shows ability to knock the ball out of the opposing players' hands and hits like a Mack truck. He rarely misses any tackles when he goes one-on-one with a ball-carrier. Expect him to have the same kind of success as a linebacker in the pros tackling players due to the pop that he can deliver.
Use of hands ( + )
There's two words that come to mind when watching Eric Martin's hand usage: violent and intelligent.
He plays games with the offensive linemen he engages with and uses the great leverage to his advantage. His speed-to-power conversion is shown in his hands more than anywhere else as he can bull rush and rip better than any player in this year's draft at linebacker.
Future Role and Scheme Versatility
Martin projects best as a 3-4 outside linebacker or a 4-3 outside linebacker who would be in a heavy blitzing role that on third downs could put his hand in the dirt as an end. Ideally, he fits in well in a multiple front and formation defensive scheme where he will continually get after the quarterback and run blitz most of the time. He'll also be used on special teams, which was his true strength in college."
Chase Thomas and Kevin Reddick are our UDFA steal but you can't call them under the radar players. Eric Martin is one of those under the radar signing who could quickly turn into a huge steal for us.
I believe given a year to learn his new position on the practice squadhe has all the tools to be future impact player.
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Measurable
height 6'0.6
weight 237
40 yd 4.53
20 yd 2.59
10 yd 1.61
20 yd shuttle 3.98
cone drill 6.69
reps 20
vert 30 1/2
broad 10'0
Martin is on the smaller side but his speed is close to elite while his shuttle and cine times are elite.
From a measurables stand point his only knock is his size but despite that he put up 8.5 sacks and 18 TFLs at Nebraska this past year
Here is a good write up on his strengths and weaknesse that sums Martin up nicely.
Eric Martin Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Nebraska OLB | Bleacher Report
"Intangibles, Character and Injuries
Eric Martin seems like a pretty normal person off the field with just one citation on his record for failure to report backing into a parked vehicle. Martin was also never suspended for off-the-field issues.
He has missed a game for an on-field hit, but it was just a one-time thing. He was also a game captain for the Cornhuskers.
System ( - )
In college, Eric Martin was used primarily as a 4-3 defensive end. He was rarely used in coverage and was told to set the edge and rush the passer. While he was effective in this role, it makes it hard to believe that he wasn't asked to do more from a two-point stance. With his athleticism, he could have been an exceptional linebacker if given a shot there in the college ranks.
Pass Coverage ( - )
Pass coverage isn't the key of Eric Martin's game. However, it's more due to inexperience than actual talent. He rarely had any dropbacks into coverage, and when he did do anything in coverage, it was on screens and on plays in the flats. He isn't effective at getting his hands up in the passing game on pass rushes either.
Pass Rush ( + )
As far as pass rush is concerned, this is easily the strongest part of his game. He can use his smaller, quicker frame similar to Robert Mathis of the Colts. He gets great leverage on bigger linebackers and can convert his speed into power effectively in a bull rush.
He reads blocking schemes effectively and can create pressure from either side of the field. He would be a very unique fit if he could transfer his abilities with his hand in the dirt into a more standing role. It would allow the NFL team who brings him in to play him in both an end and linebacker spot.
Against the Run ( + and - )
He sets the edge effectively on either side of the ball and uses his leverage to push the tackles that he goes up against back into the play.
However, he tends to overpursue at times and doesn't have the discipline to stick with the zone read effectively. Other than that, he's a very good defensive end against the run, and as a linebacker, he could learn the patience and discipline it takes to be even better.
Tackling ( + )
Eric Martin is about as sure of a tackler as any player in the draft. He also shows ability to knock the ball out of the opposing players' hands and hits like a Mack truck. He rarely misses any tackles when he goes one-on-one with a ball-carrier. Expect him to have the same kind of success as a linebacker in the pros tackling players due to the pop that he can deliver.
Use of hands ( + )
There's two words that come to mind when watching Eric Martin's hand usage: violent and intelligent.
He plays games with the offensive linemen he engages with and uses the great leverage to his advantage. His speed-to-power conversion is shown in his hands more than anywhere else as he can bull rush and rip better than any player in this year's draft at linebacker.
Future Role and Scheme Versatility
Martin projects best as a 3-4 outside linebacker or a 4-3 outside linebacker who would be in a heavy blitzing role that on third downs could put his hand in the dirt as an end. Ideally, he fits in well in a multiple front and formation defensive scheme where he will continually get after the quarterback and run blitz most of the time. He'll also be used on special teams, which was his true strength in college."
Chase Thomas and Kevin Reddick are our UDFA steal but you can't call them under the radar players. Eric Martin is one of those under the radar signing who could quickly turn into a huge steal for us.
I believe given a year to learn his new position on the practice squadhe has all the tools to be future impact player.
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