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

[aelmiami]

Nah he ain’t that good. Fifth rounder imo. Unless the Vikings get a third round comp. Then he’s a third rounder.

 

[IbzRlz]

He's the type of back that will get drafted in the 5th round, rush for 1,000 yards, and everyone will be asking how he was a 5th rounder

 

[cway313]

@Brooklyndee has he signed with an agent?

Super doesn't matter at this point.

 

[ajkreider]

Cissies always go for the splash back with the nice 40 time. Scatteboo would have been hated here.

 

[grover]

I think Martinez will be an RB1 in the League. Undervalued IMO.

 

[Brains]

1st ballot

 

[skeeter]

If he runs well in a couple weeks he will move up. Reminds me of Kyren Williams. I hope he is a faster version.

Lot bigger though, right?

 

[cway313]

Lot bigger though, right?

Yes, I was purely speaking on running style. Kyren 5'9 210 / Damien 5'11 225

 

[Atom Atlas]

He's got as good a chance as anyone... Right team, right scheme picks him and good things can happen.... How would he look backing up Henry in Baltimore???

 

[thebutcher]

NFL starter. Better Gus Edwards

 

[bshaw28]

I'm a big fan of Martinez and hope he sneaks into Day 2.

I've seen a weird amount of conflicting info on him lately.

In some places he was 241 at the Senior Bowl, in others he was 226.

I've heard draft experts say he's good in pass protection, but multiple others call him a liability (luckily pass pro isn't actually that big of a deal).

I'm very interested in what he weighs in/how he tests at the combine.

 

[JHallCanes]

I just want to hear where Jordan Lyle thinks Martinez will get drafted

 

[Memnon]

This might be the deepest RB draft in over a decade.

 

[bolomite21]

Marion Barber (RIP) is who I think of. Keep him fresh until the 4th quarter, then let him loose.

 

[423Hurricane]

I'm a big fan of Martinez and hope he sneaks into Day 2.

I've seen a weird amount of conflicting info on him lately.

In some places he was 241 at the Senior Bowl, in others he was 226.

I've heard draft experts say he's good in pass protection, but multiple others call him a liability (luckily pass pro isn't actually that big of a deal).

I'm very interested in what he weighs in/how he tests at the combine.

In an interview at the senior bowl he said he was 225 and felt stronger and faster.

 

[kmoj9kmo]

It’s an absolutely loaded RB class. One of the best I’ve sene in recent years tbh

Oh the dynasty drafts this year are gonna be stacked, definitely watch where these guys go. It’s crazy how much the rb class isn’t being talked about to the casuals

 

[Empirical Cane]

Beast pass protecting
Will play in the league for many years

This is the key isn't it?

 

[BoxingRobes]

He can play in the NFL.

Running back is such a team, situation, attrition position. Could end up thriving, could just end up being a roster guy.

Got most of the tools in the toolbox, just not a homerun threat. But runs well through trash. I think he can block. Showed he can catch balls out of the backfield.

If a team's offense likes a good cut back runner that gives you blocking and pass catching...he's a nice target somewhere in the draft.

 

[Memnon]

 

[brock]

What a **** stud. I hope He runs well at the combine. If he does I can See him sneaking into day 2