Colts sign EDGE Jacob Martin

[Shive]

I remember him being pretty explosive off the line. Not a bad pickup, even if it's for depth.

[sb41champs]

The Colts wouldn't have signed him if he didn't have value to OUR team!!

 

Welcome Mr Martin!!

[1959Colts]

https://www.ganggreennation.com/2022/4/6/23011363/scouting-jets-defensive-end-jacob-martin

 

 

Measurables/Athleticism

Martin is undersized as he is officially listed as 242, although he was listed at 250 in the past. He presumably bulked up a bit last season to cope with the Texans’ scheme change.

He weighed in at just 236 at his pro day where his vertical, bench press and short shuttle were about average but his 40-yard dash (4.59), broad jump and three-cone drill were all good.

 

Usage

Martin mostly played as an outside linebacker for his first two seasons with the Texans, occasionally playing off the ball, matching up in the slot and dropping into coverage. However, he moved into a full time defensive end role in 2021.

In college he primarily played on the edge but would also rush from the nose tackle position in certain situations.

 

Motor

Martin works hard in the trenches and will keep coming after the quarterback even once he’s been blocked initially.

In college, he played less than 35 percent of the snaps in each of his first three seasons before moving into a bigger role but then once again was a part-time player for his first three NFL seasons. However, he showed an ability to handle a starter’s workload in 2021 as he played almost 700 snaps.

 

Pass rush

Martin has a quick get-off and has the ability to bend coming around the edge. He has a decent approach and shows the ability to counter when initially blocked. Once he gets free his closing speed is impressive.

Despite these abilities, his pressure percentages have been solid but nothing special and actually reduced slightly in 2021 as his role increased. There are times when his lack of size makes it too easy for the lineman to redirect him or take him down.

 

Run defense

With his lack of size, Martin could potential be a liability against the run because he is susceptible to down blocks and can be dominated once bigger tackles get their claws into him.

However, his increased playing time in 2021 are a sign he’s started to improve in this area. His awareness has got better and he battles well to hold his ground against tight ends and can use his quickness to avoid blocks and shoot gaps.

 

 

 

Special teams

Much like his brother Josh, who developed into a starter with the Jets, Martin started off as a special teamer but gradually improved his defensive contributions to the point where his special teams duties were reduced significantly.

He has played in a variety of roles with Seattle and Houston, on every single unit. He had four special teams tackles in his rookie year.

 

Attitude/Demeanor

Martin is regarded as having a good work ethic and being a leader. In Houston, Bill O’Brien said he was a great teammate on the field and in the locker room and meetings. He also praised how hard Martin practices.

In his junior year at Temple, Martin was awarded a single-digit number, which means he was considered to be one of the toughest members of the team.

His on-field discipline has been solid with only five career penalties, including one for illegal use of the hands and one for roughing the passer.

 

Injuries

Martin, like virtually all of the Jets’ offseason additions, has been extremely durable, as he played 50 games in college and has only missed four in four seasons at the NFL level.

He missed two games with a knee injury at the end of the 2019 season but played in all 17 last year, which was something only a handful of Jets player managed to do.

 

Scheme Fit

When Lovie Smith arrived in Houston, some thought it might be bad news for Martin whose lack of size would logically make him a better fit on a 3-4 team. However, he thrived in a 4-3 defensive end role and the Jets obviously hope he can do the same thing with them in 2022 and beyond.

Martin has been a teammate of current Jets tackle George Fant while he was with the Seahawks.

 

 

 

 

[chad72]

I am sure there is a lot of RASsle Dazzle with him. 😀

[Stephen]

Another player beat me out during  my tryout sigh lol

[krunk]

https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-sign-2-including-former-falcons-starting-db

[Shive]

The corresponding moves.

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

I think the defense is shaking up nice. Between this and the guy they got from the cowboys some nice pickups. This is probably the most active colts have been after the initial roster cuts.

[Colt Overseas]

Martin is a good rusher, has plenty of good tape in the NFL. Should be a good backup to Ebukam with value on 3rd down.

[ProblChld32]

Still not 100 percent happy with the current shape of the roster. Specifically the RB, G, WR, and CBs the quality of players and depth there is scary. 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

35 minutes ago, ProblChld32 said:

Still not 100 percent happy with the current shape of the roster. Specifically the RB, G, WR, and CBs the quality of players and depth there is scary. 

I think a RB is coming with the way Ballard talked yesterday. But it does seem moss is going to be ready week one so we will see. 

[krunk]

1 hour ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

I think the defense is shaking up nice. Between this and the guy they got from the cowboys some nice pickups. This is probably the most active colts have been after the initial roster cuts.

need a strong DL to help these young DBs out!

[csmopar]

Ummm can we get some OG help please?!?

[throwing BBZ]

4 minutes ago, csmopar said:

Ummm can we get some OG help please?!?

So csmopar dismisses the 6'6" 325lb mauler we got from Philly. What's the HC know anyway?  

[Patrick Miller]

 

[csmopar]

2 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

So csmopar dismisses the 6'6" 325lb mauler we got from Philly. What's the HC know anyway?  

I missed that pick up. When did that happen

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

5 minutes ago, csmopar said:

I missed that pick up. When did that happen

Yesterday when waivers claims were announced.  Sills who Steichen knows.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Can he take handoffs  or  be the #5 receiver? 

[Scott Pennock]

Not to be lost in all the sarcasm above, the CB we signed from Atlanta to the PS...............Darren Hall, formerly of the Falcons

 

"Hall was originally a fourth-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2021. It was a bit of a surprise in Atlanta when he was cut earlier in the week after having started nine games for the Falcons in 2022. He finished the season with 45 tackles and a fumble recovery.

 

He earned a 65.5 grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) in 2022, good for 53rd among 115 cornerbacks who had enough snaps to qualify. 

 

Still just 23-years old, Hall is an excellent depth piece to the practice squad. He helps ease the sting from losing fifth-round pick Darius Rush to the Kansas City Chiefs on a waiver claim."

[w87r]

9 minutes ago, Scott Pennock said:

Not to be lost in all the sarcasm above, the CB we signed from Atlanta to the PS...............Darren Hall, formerly of the Falcons

 

"Hall was originally a fourth-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2021. It was a bit of a surprise in Atlanta when he was cut earlier in the week after having started nine games for the Falcons in 2022. He finished the season with 45 tackles and a fumble recovery.

 

He earned a 65.5 grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) in 2022, good for 53rd among 115 cornerbacks who had enough snaps to qualify. 

 

Still just 23-years old, Hall is an excellent depth piece to the practice squad. He helps ease the sting from losing fifth-round pick Darius Rush to the Kansas City Chiefs on a waiver claim."

For comparison purposes

 

 

Brandon Facyson had a 56.2 last year, so 65.5 is a pretty good increase.

[indyagent17]

I sure do not expect him to make an impact

[krunk]

50 minutes ago, indyagent17 said:

I sure do not expect him to make an impact

Martin probably will