Linebacker
6th Round
Nebraska
"Drafted sixth, Martin is a hitter. He's an intense, aggressive player with outstanding 4.6-4.7 speed for a linebacker, a fierce competitor with no injury problems. Super on specialty teams, scouts were impressed with Martin's pursuit and eagerness, great quickness and excellent lateral movement. He sheds blockers with strength and is good on the blitz. Lou Holtz says, 'I love players who possess intensity and desire like Bob's.'
Bob produced 137 solo tackles as a four-year starter, with 160 assisted tackles for 297 total. He tackled opponents for losses 33 times for 172 yards in his career, recovered six fumbles and blocked a punt. His 37 solo tackles in 1975 led defensive linemen.
His honors include first-team Football News All-America, second-team AP and UPI All-America, and All-Big Eight AP and UPI. He played in the Japan, Cotton, Sugar and Fiesta Bowls.
Bob majored in business, and his biggest thrill was being named defensive captain in 1975. Named Nebraska's prep Athlete of the Year in 1972, he earned three letters in football and four in basketball and track. His hometown in David City, Nebraska."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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