Jacob ''"Jake"'' Martin (born December 11, 1995) is an

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outside linebacker for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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. Martin was a second-team All-American Athletic Conference selection in 2017 and led the Owls in sacks with eight.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Martin was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Houston Texans

2019 season

On August 31, 2019, the Seahawks traded Martin along with outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo and a

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third-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for

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. In week 9 against the

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, Martin forced a fumble on

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that was recovered by teammate

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in the 26–3 win. In Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, Martin recorded his first sack as a Texan, bringing down

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in the first quarter in the 20-17 win. In the AFC wild card game against the Buffalo Bills, Martin sacked

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once and recovered a fumble forced by teammate

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on Allen during the 22–19 overtime win.

2020 season

In Week 1 of the season against the

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, Martin recorded his first sack of the season on

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during the 34–20 loss. Martin was placed on the reserve/

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list by the team on November 5, and activated on November 17.

2021 season

In 2021 Martin played 17 games defended 3 passes and forced 2 fumbles. He also recorded a career best 4.0 sacks while contributing 23 total tackles with 5 for a loss with scoring the first safety of his career.

New York Jets

2022 season

On March 17, 2022, the New York Jets signed Martin to a three-year $16.5 million deal.

Denver Broncos

On November 1, 2022, Martin was traded along with a

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fifth-round pick to the Denver Broncos for a 2024 fourth-round pick. He was placed on injured reserve on December 14.

References

External links

Temple Owls bio
1995 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers Denver Broncos players Houston Texans players Players of American football from Colorado Seattle Seahawks players Sportspeople from Aurora, Colorado Temple Owls football players New York Jets players {{defensive-lineman-1990s-stub