Carlton Martial LB Troy | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Carlton Martial LB Troy
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (4%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.7 DOB: 04/11/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (4%*) | |
| Age: 25.7 DOB: 04/11/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
74.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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67% |
| Pass Rush: |
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64% |
| Run Defense: |
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81% |
| Coverage: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#321
Position rank:
#39
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| College Games: 58 College Snaps: 3328 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
After high school, Martial joined Troy.In 2018 as a freshman Martial saw action in 12 games and played a total of 426 snaps at linebacker for the Trojans. He recorded 44 tackles, 17 assists, while adding 39 stops. In coverage Martial notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 102.8. As a pass rusher, he added 17 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Trojans in 2019 Martial played in 12 games and took part in 837 snaps for the Trojans. He recorded solid 93 tackles, 30 assists, while adding 64 stops. In coverage Martial made 3 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and an elite QB rating when targetted of 51.7. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 25 total pressures, and 18 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Martial played in 11 games and contributed on 713 snaps. He recorded solid 86 tackles, 23 assists while making 56 stops. In coverage Martial chalked up one pass breakup, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 89.3. As a pass rusher, he produced 10 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Martial logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 699 snaps for the Trojans. He also added solid 81 tackles, 34 assists, and 52 stops. While in coverage Martial made 2 pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 78.6. As a pass rusher, he tallied 18 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Martial logged playing time in 11 games and logged a total of 653 snaps for the Trojans. He also added solid 76 tackles, 29 assists, and 39 stops. While in coverage Martial made 2 pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 77.7. As a pass rusher, he tallied 5 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Good closing speed with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs.
- He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender.
- Martial shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge.
- Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.
- Martial can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Martial also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.
- An undersized but explosive athlete, Is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker. He’s a fluid mover who reads, reacts and accelerates quickly.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks functional strength in the pass rush, struggling to disengage and too easily pushed past the pocket.
- Can be too hesitant when Martial doesn't find the ball immediately.
- Slips off too many ballcarriers and needs to complete tackles - will go for the big hit instead of consistently wrapping up.
Carlton Martial percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Carlton Martial (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
335.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
62.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.