Nickolas Martin

Nickolas Martin (born October 13, 2002)

College career In Martin's first season in 2021, he only recorded one tackle. In 2022, he recorded 15 total tackles in 13 games. Martin earned a starting role ahead of the 2023 season. In week 6 of the 2023 season, he notched 17 tackles with two and a half going for a loss, a sack, and an interception in a win over Kansas State. In week 8, Martin recorded 17 tackles with one and a half being for a loss. In week 12, he recorded 12 tackles with three going for a loss, and a sack to help defeat Houston. For his performance on the 2023 season, Martin was named first-team all-Big 12 Conference.

Professional career

The San Francisco 49ers selected Martin in the third round, with the 75th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. In seven appearances for San Francisco, he recorded one forced fumble and 11 combined tackles. On December 20, 2025, Martin was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a concussion suffered in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns.

NFL career statistics

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fum FR Yds TD 2025 SF 7 0 11 8 3 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Career 7 0 11 8 3 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0