49ers select Nick Martin-LB-Oklahoma State with the 75th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft | Page 67

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Nick Martin - Oklahoma State - 6000-220e #SeniorBowlTouch undersized. High level athlete at LB. Elite mover, accelerates at high level. +In coverage, has foot speed & fluidity to match. Plays w/ good eyes, fits run with force & discipline. +Blitzer w/ +Path, patience & timing. pic.twitter.com/L0getETifL— Justin Apodaca (@JustinApod) January 12, 2025Thoroughly impressed with Oklahoma State LB Nick Martin (4). Electric athlete, elite closing speed, a ballplayer that deserves consideration as one of the country's premier LBs. Not many defenders at any level that can chase down Xavier Worthy. 140 tkls last fall. pic.twitter.com/8uUKEgy3eF— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) July 12, 20244.53u4.55uStrong 40 times from Oklahoma State's Nick Martin.📺: #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork📱: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/xhVOwMUtBn— NFL (@NFL) February 28, 2025OKSU LB Nick Martin is having a phenomenal day so far in coverage and making sure the backs know it. He followed this stop up with a PBU in the red zone. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/OdeBnmw2Du— William Herman (@_williamherman) January 29, 2025

Jan 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM

#991

Patton
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Seems pretty bad.

There's been several players over the years but (Junior Seau comes to mind first) that have battled pain/health issues after leaving the league, can't even imagine how bad it was for the old school guys that just played through these kinds of injuries until the league started really studying the effects and damage of them and started to take them seriously.

Hope Martin can come through this healthy.

Jan 14, 2026 at 10:24 AM

#992

riverrunzthruit
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Steve Young is still out because of a concussion, it happens

Jan 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM

#993

the_dynasty
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I really think the concussion is just an excuse to put him on IR. Again, could I be wrong ? Sure, but the probability is small.

Once again, look at how fast players pass the protocol when they are needed players. Stout passed it in less a week.

Jan 22, 2026 at 8:04 AM

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Concerning news as #49ers LB Nick Martin did NOT officially clear the concussion as initially thought.

Martin has made good progress, but has been dealing with the concussion since November 30th 🙏🏼

H/T @Coach_Yac || @mattbarrows pic.twitter.com/NH3uC1Q0tO
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) January 22, 2026

Nick still isn't cleared.. Very concerning, hope it's not a Borland situation

[ Edited by Brucey72 on Jan 22, 2026 at 8:05 AM ]

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:42 PM

#995

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Originally posted by Brucey72:

Concerning news as #49ers LB Nick Martin did NOT officially clear the concussion as initially thought.

Martin has made good progress, but has been dealing with the concussion since November 30th 🙏🏼

H/T @Coach_Yac || @mattbarrows pic.twitter.com/NH3uC1Q0tO
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) January 22, 2026

Nick still isn't cleared.. Very concerning, hope it's not a Borland situation

This is a bigger issue than Boreland. Martin is not recovering and may be forced to retire.

Jan 22, 2026 at 12:56 PM

#996

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He played reckless like Ruben Froster. It was awesome to watch but it was bound to catch up to him. Hope he's able to fully recover from this and is able to resume his career. He needs to do a better job of picking and choosing when to blow up players and when to just wrap up.

Jan 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM

#997

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Originally posted by Bay2Bay9erAllday:
He played reckless like Ruben Froster. It was awesome to watch but it was bound to catch up to him. Hope he's able to fully recover from this and is able to resume his career. He needs to do a better job of picking and choosing when to blow up players and when to just wrap up.

Pretty much. It was clear to me that he was trying to make a statement in the few reps that he got and basically scrambled his own brain trying to hit as hard as possible. It sucks that it may end his career before it started.

Dude said he wanted to be like Fred, but Fred plays smart and picks his shots. Every hit doesn't need to be a knockout.

Jan 22, 2026 at 1:07 PM

#998

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Originally posted by the_dynasty:
I really think the concussion is just an excuse to put him on IR. Again, could I be wrong ? Sure, but the probability is small.

Once again, look at how fast players pass the protocol when they are needed players. Stout passed it in less a week.

League rules on the reporting of injuries are very strict. A team can't claim an injury and IR just to make roster room.

Jan 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM

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Might retire early and work his way up the coaching ranks (if he wants to stay involved with football). This is no joke. That was more than just a concussion. Another big hit like that could do major brain damage. I'm worried / scared for dude

Jan 22, 2026 at 11:27 PM

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So he's out this weekend?

Jan 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM

#1001

pillageDatazz
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No. You are

Jan 23, 2026 at 8:35 AM

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Originally posted by Brucey72:

Concerning news as #49ers LB Nick Martin did NOT officially clear the concussion as initially thought.

Martin has made good progress, but has been dealing with the concussion since November 30th 🙏🏼

H/T @Coach_Yac || @mattbarrows pic.twitter.com/NH3uC1Q0tO
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) January 22, 2026

Nick still isn't cleared.. Very concerning, hope it's not a Borland situation

Damn that sucks

Jan 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM

#1003

Heroism
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This has to be the play where he got hurt. you can clearly see Nick Martin dropping his head upon impact and then he wobbles off the field.

Listen to this hit by Nick Martin

(volume up) pic.twitter.com/Pe3AZx5R3u
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) November 30, 2025

[ Edited by Heroism on Jan 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM ]

Jan 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM

#1004

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Originally posted by Heroism:
This has to be the play where he got hurt. you can clearly see Nick Martin dropping his head upon impact and then he wobbles off the field.

Listen to this hit by Nick Martin

(volume up) pic.twitter.com/Pe3AZx5R3u
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) November 30, 2025

I agree that this would be the play. He looked a little wobbly when he got up.

[ Edited by bud49 on Jan 23, 2026 at 3:31 PM ]

Jan 23, 2026 at 3:57 PM

#1005

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Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by Brucey72:

Concerning news as #49ers LB Nick Martin did NOT officially clear the concussion as initially thought.

Martin has made good progress, but has been dealing with the concussion since November 30th 🙏🏼

H/T @Coach_Yac || @mattbarrows pic.twitter.com/NH3uC1Q0tO
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) January 22, 2026

Nick still isn't cleared.. Very concerning, hope it's not a Borland situation

Damn that sucks

He should RETIRE if he's close to Borland situation.. the guy is a hard hitting machine and will continue to have concussion... UNLESS... Shanny just BS-ing to get some excuses as to why the guy isn't playing..