One of the most durable, reliable and consistent running backs in the history of the NFL, Martin was somewhat of an afterthought on draft weekend back in 1995, when the New England Patriots selected the former Pitt Panther in the third round.
If given the gift of hindsight, it’s highly doubtful 73 players would still be chosen ahead of him if the league was given a do-over.
Martin wasted little time making a splash in the NFL, averaging more than 1,200 yards rushing in each of his three seasons with the Patriots. But while he made his initial mark with a division rival, it was in New York where Martin would cement his legacy as one of the best backs in league history.