Jets’ Jacob Martin more than a situational pass rusher: ‘I’m the total package’

When Jacob Martin broke into the NFL, he was seen as a situational move rusher. He’s not a fan of that time period.

“I’m a complete soccer participant,” Martin mentioned following Jets observe Tuesday. “I can do something that I’m requested to do. I’ve performed in all places.

“I’ve performed stack linebacker, I performed on the edge, I performed outdoors linebacker, I’ve performed true defensive finish. I’ve set large edges. I’ve made large performs in large video games. So I don’t like that time period. I’m a soccer participant. I’m the overall package deal for certain.”

Martin, who signed a three-year take care of the Jets this offseason, mentioned the adjustment from the Texans goes “nice,” and that he’s getting the possibility to indicate off his versatility.

“I’m actually blessed to be right here, for getting the chance to play defensive finish,” he mentioned. “I performed true defensive finish my entire profession. From highschool by school, and I dominated competitors. So there’s nothing new for me right here, however having the chance to place my hand to the bottom and get nasty with offensive tackles across the league.”

Jacob Martin talks to the media after training camp in Florham Park, N.J.
Jacob Martin talks to the media after coaching camp.
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Listed at 242 kilos, Martin’s body is considerably slender for a defensive finish. He mentioned his taking part in weight is wherever from 247-252, and that it’s no concern.

Von Miller, he identified, gained a Tremendous Bowl 50 MVP award with the Broncos taking part in at 245.

“It’s not concerning the dimension of the canine within the struggle, it’s concerning the dimension of the struggle within the canine,” Martin mentioned. “I’m very comfy in doing what I do, in any scenario that I’m requested to do at this weight. So I’m not nervous about weight in any respect.”

By way of 4 seasons within the league, his profession excessive is 4 sacks, and he has by no means performed greater than 61 % of snaps on protection. He's trying to change each.

“I’m right here,” he mentioned, requested about breaking out of the field evaluators have put him into. “I’m getting the chance to play defensive finish.”


On a scorching scorching day in Florham Park, Mekhi Becton had no points with stamina and turned in a strong observe at his new spot of proper deal with, although Jabari Zuniga did beat him for a sack on the ultimate play.

“He’s completely grinding, making it uncomfortable for himself and he’s getting higher day-after-day,” head coach Robert Saleh mentioned. “Actually happy with the course he’s going.”

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