
#38 CB · Baltimore Ravens
Height
5'9"
Weight
170 lbs
Age
24
College
Louisiana
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
0 yrs
CB Rank
#178 / 288
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 13 | — | 1 | 23 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 13 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.0M
AAV
$988K/yr
The Ravens struck gold with Keyon Martin's three-year, $3M extension, landing an A+ CVI deal that represents exceptional value in today's inflated cornerback market. At just $1M per year, Baltimore secured a rotational defensive back at roughly half the cost of what similar contributors typically command, creating significant salary cap flexibility while maintaining secondary depth. Martin's production as a rotational player more than justifies this modest investment, especially considering how quickly cornerback salaries have escalated across the league. The three-year structure provides the Ravens with cost certainty and control through Martin's prime years, while the low annual value carries minimal risk if his performance plateaus. This is exactly the type of shrewd roster building that allows championship-caliber teams like Baltimore to allocate premium dollars to star players while filling out the depth chart with high-value contributors on team-friendly deals.
Keyon Martin earns a D grade as a young cornerback working his way up the Ravens' depth chart. Baltimore's secondary has been strong, which limits opportunities for developmental players but provides an excellent learning environment. Martin's physical tools are intriguing, but the consistency in coverage that would earn him more snaps isn't there yet. The Ravens' approach to developing corners has historically been methodical and patient, and Martin is benefiting from that culture. His grade reflects the early stage of his development rather than a final verdict on his ability.
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