Oklahoma State enters the 2024 college football season poised for a potential run at the 12-team College Football Playoff, boasting a roster that includes 21 returning starters from a team that posted a 10-4 record and finished ranked No. 16 in the final AP Top 25 of 2023.
A pivotal figure on their defense is linebacker Nick Martin, highlighted by Bleacher Report as one of college football’s most overlooked NFL prospects. According to Bleacher Report, Martin’s skill set aligns well with the evolving demands of the linebacker position in the NFL. He possesses the instincts and tackling ability crucial for run defense, the athleticism to cover versatile offensive threats in space, and dynamic movement skills that make him effective on all downs and depths of the field.
Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 215 pounds, Martin earned All-Big 12 Conference honors in 2023 during his inaugural season as a starter. His impressive performance included leading the Big 12 with 140 tackles, with 83 of those tackles coming solo, marking the highest in the conference since 2018.
Oklahoma State is set to kick off their season on August 31 with a home game against South Dakota State, the two-time defending FCS national champion.
Nick Martin Ranked 80th Overall in College Football 25!🤠
– 90 Overall
– 82 Speed
– 87 Acceleration
– 82 Strength
– 93 Awareness
– 79 Jumping— OKSTProbs (@OKSTProbs) July 10, 2024