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0:162025 NFL Draft Grades: Seahawks Select Damien Martinez No. 223
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1:06Damien Martinez brings a dynamic punch to Miami's offense | 247Sports Unfiltered
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1:49Damien Martinez a big upgrade for Miami Hurricanes | Cover 3
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1:20Miami has taken full advantage of this portal cycle | College Football Recruiting Show
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1:16Late Kick: RB Damien Martinez transfers to Miami
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 77.61 (Reserve/backup)
Pro Comparison: AJ Dillon
Summary
Damien Martinez is a young, powerful running back built like a boulder yet moves with much lighter feet than most backs in the 230-pound range. Clear upside type. He’s a reasonably loose athlete with flexible ankles, often looking to string together multiple lateral cuts within a single run to maximize yardage. His leg churn is good rather than elite, and it’s more impressive than his contact balance. He doesn’t go down easily on first contact and runs with relentless effort but doesn’t always maintain his intended track with an unshakable equilibrium.
Martinez tends to run a bit high, but his speed is deceptive once he finds daylight at the second level. He has some juice in space. As a receiver, he remains raw with minimal usage in college and a few drops on film, leaving questions about his third-down value early on.
Athletically, he’s an impressive mover for his hulking size and has the tools to thrive in both power-based and zone-blocking schemes, though he primarily operated in the former at the collegiate level.
About
- 2022-23 (at Oregon State): Two-time first-team All-Pac 12
- Career: Rushed for at least 982 yards and nine touchdowns in each season (two at Oregon State and one at Miami)
Strengths
- Super-compact, effortlessly powerful frame
- Lighter feet than most power RBs
- Deceptive speed at second level
Weaknesses
- Drops on film, not a polished receiver right now
- Contact balance doesn't match his battering ram power
- Tends to run high despite compact frame
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.51 seconds
- Vertical jump: 35 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 4 inches
2024 Rushing
| STATS | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 159 | 1002 | 6.3 | 10 | 75 |
Top Damien Martinez News
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Seahawks' Damien Martinez: Taken by Seattle in seventh round
The Seahawks selected Martinez in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 223rd overall.
Martinez was the lead back for Miami in 2024 after spending the prior two seasons at Oregon State. He led the Hurricanes with 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns on 159 carries and added 17 catches for 204 yards across 13 games (10 starts). Martinez runs with authority and will gain yards after contact, but he lacks the burst and elusiveness to make defenders miss in the second level. He'll likely compete with Kenny McIntosh and George Holani for the Seahawks' RB3 job behind Kenneth Walker (ankle) and Zach Charbonnet.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 217 lbs |
| Birthplace: Lewisville, TX |
| Class: Junior |