Samford's Tackling Machine and NFL Draft Sleeper
Noah Martin, Samford's standout LB, capped his career with 109 tackles and 13.5 TFL in 2024, earning Second Team All-American honors and leading the SoCon in stops while starting all 11 games[1][3]. Over 53 games, he amassed 422 tackles, proving relentless consistency, sharp leadership, and mental processing that elevated his team's defense yearly[2][7]. A gritty riser from depth chart to star with no injury setbacks, his lateral quickness, run-stopping ferocity, coverage savvy (4 INTs career), and special teams grit make him a plug-and-play NFL fit for teams craving high-motor, well-rounded leaders[2][4].
