Nick Martin
Career Summary
Nick Martin is a linebacker from Texarkana, Texas, who played at Oklahoma State before San Francisco selected him in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Martin was born in Texarkana, Texas, to Michael and Tosha Martin.
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High School
At Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, Martin played linebacker and running back. He helped the program reach the state championship game in 2018 and the third round of the playoffs as a senior.
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College Career
Martin appeared in 35 games with 19 starts across four seasons at Oklahoma State, totaling 203 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, four passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two recoveries. In 2023, he made 14 starts and posted 140 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble. A knee injury limited him to five games in 2024, when he had 47 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss.
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Path to the NFL
Martin built a standout 2023 season at Oklahoma State, then returned from a knee injury that shortened his final college season. San Francisco selected him with the 75th overall pick in the third round of the 2025 draft.
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NFL Career
Martin played seven games as a 49ers rookie in 2025, recording 11 combined tackles and a forced fumble. A concussion suffered against Cleveland in Week 13 ended his season on injured reserve.
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Career Accomplishments
Martin earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2023 after leading Oklahoma State with 140 tackles. His 140 tackles and 83 solo tackles that season were the most by a Big 12 player since 2018.
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Playing Style
The 49ers cited Martin's tackling ability in open space, speed, blitzing value, run defense and sideline-to-sideline range when they drafted him.
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