Sam Martin has a leg up – and a powerful one, at that – on any potential competition for who will kick off for the Lions this year.
As a two-way kicking specialist – punts and kickoffs – Martin ranked among the NFL leaders in key categories in both departments.
P Sam Martin (Photo: AP Images)
On kickoffs last year, Martin improved dramatically over his rookie season in the two key categories of touchbacks and touchback percentage.
Martin was fifth in touchbacks with 53 on 75 kickoffs and tied for second with Pat McAfee of the Colts with a touchback percentage of 70.