I wasn’t surprised when Jartavius Martin was picked in the 2023 NFL Draft, but I was surprised by how high he was selected.
Martin would have a great career with the Illini. He would earn All-Big Ten second and third team by various outlets during his senior season. These honors were earned on the field, as Martin would be one of the driving forces behind a great Illinois defense.
As a senior, Martin would have his best year with the Orange and Blue. He finished 2022 with 64.