Film Watched: Gardner-Webb 2021, South Carolina State 2021
Pro's:
Compact, robust running back with a low centre of gravity & excellent pad height on contact
Embraces physicality, with good leg drive upon engagement to fight for extra yards
Navigates through the clutter extremely well, showing nimble footwork to fit through tight gaps
Impressive acceleration; puts his foot in the ground and explodes through the line of scrimmage
Demonstrates good patience and timing allowing blockers to develop before finding the lane
Got some wiggle to him, with good hip fluidity & the agility to make cutback lanes
Doesn’t hesitate to get north, and is rarely tackled in the backfield
Con's:
Transferred from Coastal Carolina to find playing time
Significant statistical regression in 2021
Just 22 catches in three years at North Carolina A&T
Dedication to pass protection questionable
Hand placement when blocking can be improved
The Verdict:
“ During his time at A&T, Jah-Maine Martin has flashed the talent that saw him recruited by Coastal Carolina back in 2017. Adept in any offensive scheme, Martin demonstrates the patience and agility to work in a zone blocking scheme and the burst and power to be effective in a more traditional gap scheme. Unfortunately, 2021 saw a big step back from his gaudy 2019 numbers, with less than half the amount of yards and just a fifth of the TD’s on a similar number of carries. That regression, coupled with his negligible offering as a pass catcher, makes Martin a borderline draft prospect who is more likely to be picked up for a training camp after draft weekend has finished.”
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