"When he was signed by the New York Jets before the 2022 season, Jacob Martin told the New York Post, "I'm a total football player." That statement came five months after former NFL scout Daniel Kelly had essentially eviscerated the four-year veteran on Sports Illustrated. In his story, Kelly referred to Martin as one of the worst run defenders he had ever seen at the defensive end spot."
"Run defense has always been the fly in the ointment for Martin. No one has ever doubted his pass-rush talent. But he is a classic tweener in terms of size. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 242 pounds, Martin would seem to have the physical profile of a linebacker. But his playing style - indeed, his entire football history - screams defensive end. He attacks the line of scrimmage. He does not look nearly as smooth moving laterally or backwards as he does charging forward."
Jacob Martin has long been known for pass-rush ability but criticized for poor run defense, with a former scout calling him among the worst run defenders at defensive end. His size (6-foot-2, 242 pounds) makes him a classic tweener whose playing style more closely resembles a defensive end, attacking the line rather than moving smoothly laterally or backward. Injuries to Washington's top defensive ends have opened extended opportunities for Martin to demonstrate he can handle more responsibilities. The Commanders signed veterans Preston Smith and Drake Jackson as short-term help while Martin assumes a larger role.
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