Damien Martinez RB Oregon State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Damien Martinez RB Oregon State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (54%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.3 DOB: 01/31/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (54%*) | |
| Age: 20.3 DOB: 01/31/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Rushing: |
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85% |
| Break Tackles: |
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77% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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53% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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19% |
| Run Blocking: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#148
Position rank:
#13
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| College Games: 24 College Snaps: 851 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Keaontay Ingram - USC |
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75% |
| Zamir White - Georgia |
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75% |
| Kendre Miller - TCU |
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71% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Damien Martinez from Lewisville High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Martinez joined Oregon State.In 2022 as a freshman Martinez saw action in 12 games for the Beavers as he ran for 970 yards on 158 attempts for an elite 6.1 yards per carry, with 7 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made only 4 receptions for 61 yards.
As a sophomore in 2023 he played 12 games. and rushed for an elite 1185 yards on 195 carries for an elite 6.1 ypc, with 9 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he pulled in only 11 receptions for 126 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Martinez blends good size and speed, as well as the competitive demeanor of a playmaker.
- Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
- He’s aggressive and willing, with more than enough size, when asked to chip block or pick up blitzers. He has the potential to be one of the league’s best in that area.
- Martinez shows exceptional toughness and good balance running between the tackles, and Martinez was excellent when it came to finishing runs.
- Difficult to bring down one-on-one in space, regularly sidesteps would-be tacklers and uses offhand to use oncoming defenders' momentum against them without slowing down significantly.
- Well-built with a thick frame and powerful lower body which keeps his legs pumping through contact. Patient behind the line of scrimmage, allowing blocks to create openings, and looks for cutback lanes with accurate vision. Hits the hole hard and runs with power to get the tough yards and a physical attitude.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- His hands are good, but Martinez doesn’t show much feel as a route runner and might not be a guy you flex out wide.
- His speed is decent, but he’s not a home run hitter at the next level.
- Martinez doesn’t always show great hands, and he takes too long to gather himself after making catches in the screen game.
How other scouting services rate Damien Martinez (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
128.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.