John Martin’s breakout value is his disruptive, title-clinching edge up front
John Martin is a defensive lineman for Columbia who flashed real impact in 2024, appearing in eight games with 10 tackles and a sack, including a three-tackle, one-sack performance against Cornell that helped Columbia clinch the Ivy League title. He looks like a fit for teams that value high-motor, situational disruption over pure volume, with game-changing moments in big spots. The main differentiator is that he has already shown he can rise in a pressure game, which matters when you want a defender who brings edge, toughness, and momentum plays rather than empty stats.
