Nickolas Martin
| Oklahoma State Cowboys – No. 4 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
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| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Oklahoma State (2021–present) |
| High school | Pleasant Grove (Texarkana, Texas) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Nickolas Martin is an American football linebacker for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Early life and high school[edit]
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.[1][2]
College career[edit]
In Martin's first season in 2021, he only recorded one tackle on the season.[3] In the 2022 season, Martin recorded 15 total tackles in 13 games.[4] Martin entered the 2023 season as a first-year starter.[5][6] 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.[7] In week eight, he recorded 17 tackles with one and a half being for a loss.[8] In week twelve, he recorded 12 tackles with three going for a loss, and a sack to help defeat the Houston Cougars.[9] For his performance on the 2023 season, Martin was named first team all Big-12.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ Frazier, Guy. "Oklahoma State Commit Nick Martin Leading Pleasant Grove in Playoffs". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Levenson, Marshall (29 October 2020). "Oklahoma State lands the commitment of linebacker Nick Martin". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Nick Martin 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Ruhl, Dean (16 November 2023). "The next Malcolm Rodriguez? How Nickolas Martin went from special teamer to leading the Big 12 in tackles". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Wright, Scott. "Why 'Heat-Seeking Missile' Nick Martin is next star linebacker for Oklahoma State football". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "OSU TEAMMATES NICKNAME FIRST-YEAR LB NICK MARTIN THE 'MISSILE'". News On6. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Ruhl, Dean (9 October 2023). "How Nickolas Martin's 17-tackle performance landed him 'in the ballpark' of Malcolm Rodriguez". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Friesen, Nick (22 October 2023). "Nick Martin Shines in Oklahoma State Victory Over West Nick Martin Shines in Oklahoma State Victory Over West Virginia". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Wright, Scott; Martinez, Justin. "How fast is Nick Martin on Oklahoma State football defense? 'You may even see a rocket'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Allen, Robert (29 November 2023). "Nick Martin is One of Two First-Team All-Big 12 Cowboys". Pokes Report. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Apodaca, Justin (29 November 2023). "All-Big 12 football awards: Texas leads in first-team nods; OSU's Ollie Gordon named OPOY". Dallas News. Retrieved 2 December 2023.