Jacob Martin

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		119	26.5	138	18.5
2025		17	5.5	39	3
2024		11	3.0	15	3
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Tennessee Titans struck a fair deal with Jacob Martin's one-year, $4.5M AAV contract — a C CVI that accurately reflects acquiring a depth piece at market rate. Martin's production profile as a rotational pass rusher aligns well with the mid-tier salary Tennessee committed, making this a sensible short-term investment without significant overpay risk. At 29 years old, Martin is in the prime physical window for defensive ends, though his ceiling as a depth contributor rather than a featured starter limits the upside potential. The one-year structure is particularly smart given his tier, allowing the Titans to evaluate his fit in their system without long-term commitment while maintaining the flexibility to extend him if he outperforms expectations. This represents exactly the type of veteran depth signing that contending teams need — not flashy enough to move the needle dramatically, but solid enough to provide reliable snaps when called upon, earning Tennessee a respectable CVI grade for responsible roster building.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Jacob's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jacob Martin is an eight-year veteran defensive end for Tennessee who has logged 119 career games in a depth role. The 30-year-old has carved out a modest but consistent niche as a rotational pass rusher, earning a current-season grade of C+. While his body of work suggests steady competence rather than star power, Martin's recent uptick from a D in 2023 signals renewed effectiveness in Tennessee's scheme. Martin's tape reflects a specialist's profile: his 0.32 sacks per game outpaces the NFL average of 0.19 and demonstrates improved pass-rush instincts this year. More notably, he's generating 1.06 QB hits per game, well above the league average of 0.43, indicating consistent pressure creation even when sack totals don't reflect it. However, his 0.18 tackles for loss per game sits below the positional average of 0.27, suggesting limitations in gap integrity and run-defense responsibility. That gap between pressure creation and run-stopping efficiency is the defining tension in his profile. At 30, Martin faces natural decline risk as a veteran edge rusher, though his current-season improvement offers modest optimism. His value hinges on remaining a high-volume pass-rush threat in limited snaps rather than expanding his role. Monitor whether the C+ trajectory continues or regresses toward his 2024 C- grade, as consistency at this career stage will determine his viability beyond 2025.

How Jacob Compares at the Position

Jacob Martin ranks 68th of 147 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots Jacob between Charles Omenihu (C) just ahead and James Houston (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Titans add depth at edge rusher with a solid rotational contributor signing. Multiple outlets report the two-year deal as a reliable defensive end acquisition. Martin's former Commanders tenure suggests proven NFL experience at a needed position. Fans view this as a reasonable depth move without transformational impact expectations. Tennessee bolsters pass rush options, though Martin remains a situational contributor rather than starter.