Nickolas Martin Explained

Nickolas Martin
School:Oklahoma State Cowboys
Pastschools:Oklahoma State (2021–present)
Currentnumber:4
Position:Linebacker
Class: Junior
Highschool:Pleasant Grove (Texarkana, Texas)
Birth Date:13 October 2002[1]
Birth Place:Texarkana, Texas
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:215
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Espn:4573188

Nickolas Martin (born October 13, 2002) is an American football linebacker for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Early life and high school

Martin attended high school at Pleasant Grove. Coming out of high school, Martin was ranked as a three-star prospect where he decided to commit to play college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[2] [3]

College career

In Martin's first season in 2021, he only recorded one tackle on the season.[4] In the 2022 season, Martin recorded 15 total tackles in 13 games.[5] Martin entered the 2023 season as a first-year starter.[6] [7] In week six of the 2023 season, Martin had a breakout performance notching 17 tackles with two and a half going for a loss, a sack, and an interception in a win over Kansas State.[8] In week eight, he recorded 17 tackles with one and a half being for a loss.[9] In week twelve, he recorded 12 tackles with three going for a loss, and a sack to help defeat the Houston Cougars.[10] For his performance on the 2023 season, Martin was named first team all Big-12.[11] [12]

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Notes and References

  1. NickMartin4_. 1315996675773788164. Blessed to see 18!. August 22, 2024.
  2. Web site: Frazier . Guy . Oklahoma State Commit Nick Martin Leading Pleasant Grove in Playoffs . Dave Campbell's Texas Football . 28 November 2020 . 2 December 2023.
  3. Levenson . Marshall . Oklahoma State lands the commitment of linebacker Nick Martin . Sports Illustrated . 29 October 2020 . 2 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Nick Martin 2021 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 2 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Ruhl . Dean . The next Malcolm Rodriguez? How Nickolas Martin went from special teamer to leading the Big 12 in tackles . Tulsa World . 16 November 2023 . 2 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Wright . Scott . Why 'Heat-Seeking Missile' Nick Martin is next star linebacker for Oklahoma State football . The Oklahoman . 24 November 2023 . 2 December 2023.
  7. Web site: OSU TEAMMATES NICKNAME FIRST-YEAR LB NICK MARTIN THE 'MISSILE' . News On6 . 2 December 2023.
  8. Web site: Ruhl . Dean . How Nickolas Martin's 17-tackle performance landed him 'in the ballpark' of Malcolm Rodriguez . Tulsa World . 9 October 2023 . 2 December 2023.
  9. Friesen . Nick . Nick Martin Shines in Oklahoma State Victory Over West Nick Martin Shines in Oklahoma State Victory Over West Virginia . Sports Illustrated . 22 October 2023 . 2 December 2023.
  10. Web site: Wright . Scott . Martinez . Justin . How fast is Nick Martin on Oklahoma State football defense? 'You may even see a rocket' . The Oklahoman . 20 November 2023 . 2 December 2023.
  11. Web site: Allen . Robert . Nick Martin is One of Two First-Team All-Big 12 Cowboys . Pokes Report . 29 November 2023 . 2 December 2023.
  12. Web site: Apodaca . Justin . All-Big 12 football awards: Texas leads in first-team nods; OSU's Ollie Gordon named OPOY . Dallas News . 29 November 2023 . 2 December 2023.