His 44-inch vertical, 11-1 broad jump and 1.44 10-yard split was tops among safeties at the combine.
Martin is a five-year starter with a high football IQ and plenty of speed and athleticism to spare. Jartavius Martin (Sr., Illinois, 5-11, 194) There’s some footwork issues in zone coverage that needs to be coached up, but the Illini team captain features all the tools to be a star at the next level and he likely made himself some money with his performance in Indy. He’s an impact player around the line of scrimmage as well. Sydney Brown (Sr., Illinois, 5-9, 211)īrown showcased his ball-hawk skills with six interceptions last season (led Big Ten). Brown was also the Defensive MVP of the Rose Bowl in Penn State’s victory over Utah.
He was highly productive as a team captain for the Nittany Lions in 2022 with a team-high 74 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four interceptions and two forced fumbles. He’s a versatile defensive back who can cover the slot, play in the box or patrol center field as a safety. His size and athletic ability checked out in Indy. Brown earned JUCO All-American honors at Lackawanna College as a sophomore before ending up in Happy Valley.
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