The San Francisco 49ers went for their Dre Greenlaw replacement at No. 75, taking Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin with their first third-round pick.
Martin is an intriguing selection, as he’s one of the most unique athletes at their position in the draft. While his height (5’11 1/2) and weight (221 pounds) are near the bottom of any NFL linebackers, the Oklahoma State product has top-tier athleticism and is a sideline-to-sideline player.
Here’s what The Athletic’s Dane Brugler said about the Oklahoma State linebacker:
“A two-year starter at Oklahoma State, Martin was a Mike linebacker in former defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo’s 3-3-5 base scheme.