The brunt of the offseason is in the books and training camp is underway. Join us for a player-by-player review of the Jaguars roster ahead of the 2023 season.
Oliver Martin was a four-star recruit and U.S. Army All-American when he joined the Michigan Wolverines. Five years later, the wide receiver is a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars after frustrating stints with the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Despite more than enough athleticism to interest NFL teams, Martin could never quite find a fit at the collegiate level. In five seasons, he caught four touchdown passes and never finished a season with more than 200 receiving yards.
Still, Martin raised eyebrows when he posted a 41-inch vertical and 134-inch broad jump at the Nebraska Pro Day.
He’ll need to show more than just athleticism and explosiveness to make an NFL roster. But it’s enough to get his foot in the door.
Contract (2023): $750,000 base salary, $333 prorated signing bonus, $750,333 cap hit.
Acquired: The Jaguars signed Martin as a rookie free agent on May 1, 2023.
- 57.4 (2022 – NEB)
- 67.1 (2021 – NEB)
- 55.8 (2020 – NEB)
- 66.2 (2019 – IOWA)
- 71.7 (2018 – MICH)
Highlight:
Nebraska is not done yet. Adrian Martinez rolls out and finds Oliver Martin for the TD. Connor Culp did miss the PAT though. He is 1/3 today on extra points.
NEBRASKA 22
ILLINOIS 30— Brendan Moore (@bmoorecfb) August 28, 2021
Quote: “It’s been frustrating, but I’ll just keep believing in myself and being patient and waiting for my opportunity.” – Martin on small role in Nebraska offense
