Martez
Wilson.
Martez
Wilson.
Illinois· 6'4"· 250 lb· 4.42s 40
Wilson possesses the ideal size, speed, and athleticism to thrive in a 4-3 one-gap penetrating defense that prioritizes athletic linebackers who can cover ground quickly and apply pressure.
He projects as a Year 1 special teams contributor and sub-package pass rusher, with the ceiling to develop into a starting Will linebacker who can blitz, cover, and play sideline-to-sideline.
A two-gap 3-4 scheme would minimize his explosive athletic traits, forcing him into a less natural, read-and-react role that limits his playmaking ability.
His rare blend of size and speed makes him a versatile weapon for aggressive, athletic defensive schemes.
Selected #72 overall in Round 3 of the 2011 NFL Draft by New Orleans Saints out of Illinois.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.42sp50
- Vertical
- 36inp50
- Broad jump
- 124inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.04sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.28sp50
- Bench
- 23repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Illinois | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Martez Wilson played linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. He primarily contributed on special teams and as a rotational defender.