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Miami RB Damien Martinez named as a sleeper in the 2025 NFL draft

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ProFootball Focus has named Miami RB Damien Martinez as a sleeper for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Here's what PFF had to say about Martinez:

“Often forgotten with Cam Ward’s heroics is how efficient Martinez was as a runner for the Hurricanes. The Oregon State transfer posted a 94.3 rushing grade in 2024, third to only Ashton Jeanty and Cam Skattebo among FBS running backs. He averaged 4.5 yards after contact per attempt which was second among Power Four tailbacks. This is nothing new for...

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If he runs well in a couple weeks he will move up. Reminds me of Kyren Williams. I hope he is a faster version.
 
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This is the first time I’ve seen him rated in the top 10 of the position. He had a good senior bowl. He’d be a top guy next year but RBs are on such short shelf lives. I think he will be a good NFL RB. He can find creases (immunity) and has good contact balance and power.
 
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TriStarCane said:
This is the first time I’ve seen him rated in the top 10 of the position. He had a good senior bowl. He’d be a top guy next year but RBs are on such short shelf lives. I think he will be a good NFL RB. He can find creases (immunity) and has good contact balance and power.
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He didn't play but he had a very good week of practice.
 
Seems like the type of back that could have a really legit NFL career. Just always seemed to be getting positive yards and the NFL is not filled with multiple 10-15 yards runs every game so guys who consistently get you 3-4 on 1st down or pick up the 1-2 on 3rd down.
 
Tons of great running backs in college and in the league. I think luck factors in big time at that position because injuries bring about opportunities for carries. That being said he’s definitely worthy of a 5th round draft pick.
 
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Great RB.......we need to realize that the yards of dragging players and powering through defensive athletes in the NFL is a **** of a lot different than College ball......way more difficult.

He will play but it may take a season or two for him to figure out the most effective style that will work in the bigs........lots of huge potential....
 
YUMU said:
Beast pass protecting
Will play in the league for many years
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He was also a beast as a receiver out of the backfield and running the ball. We ran him straight into the back of our o-lineman on almost every run play and he still found a way to gain positive yards every play. I don’t remember him having a turnover or penalty all year.
 
Stats02 said:
He was also a beast as a receiver out of the backfield and running the ball. We ran him straight into the back of our o-lineman on almost every run play and he still found a way to gain positive yards every play. I don’t remember him having a turnover or penalty all year.
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I don't even remember him losing yards in hardly any plays.
 
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