Martin exploded onto the scene as a redshirt sophomore in 2023, leading OSU with 140 tackles, the most by a Cowboy in 40 years. He had 16.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and two interceptions. In five games last season,

Former Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin is moving on to the NFL after a standout career with the Cowboys. The San Francisco 49ers selected Martin with the 11th pick in the third round of the NFL draft. Martin is a Texas native, having played his high school ball for Pleasant Grove in Texarkana.

When it comes to drafting linebackers, the 49ers have a type. They like smaller linebackers, guys who would have been strong safeties 20 years ago. Players who are shorter than 6'0" and lighter than 230 pounds.