Kareem
Martin.
Kareem
Martin.
North Carolina· 6'6"· 272 lb· 4.72s 40
The Cardinals ran a hybrid 3-4 defense that utilized multiple fronts and relied on versatile defensive linemen to create pressure and stop the run.
Initially a rotational 3-4 DE, with a ceiling to become a solid starting 5-technique who can hold the point of attack and contribute to a stout run defense.
He would struggle immensely as a primary pass rusher in a traditional 4-3 Wide-9 front that demands high-end burst and bend.
Martin's size and strength made him a good fit for a hybrid 3-4 system, where he could play various alignments along the defensive line.
Selected #84 overall in Round 3 of the 2014 NFL Draft by Arizona Cardinals out of North Carolina.
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
- 4.72sp50
- Vertical
- 35.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 129inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.20sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.33sp50
- Bench
- 22repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | North Carolina | 11 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | North Carolina | 13 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | North Carolina | 12 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | North Carolina | 13 | 82 | 11.5 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Career | — | 49 | 178 | 19.5 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
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.
Kareem Martin played defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals for four seasons, primarily as a rotational pass rusher and special teams player. He then played one season for the New York Giants, continuing in a similar role.