Mike

Martin

A stout 6-foot-1, 306 pounds, Martin played nose tackle at Michigan, but projects more as a three-technique tackle in the NFL. Martin boasts a variety of moves, but has never been particularly productive as a pass rusher. His strength enables him to win one-on-one battles, but then slows him as he chases after the quarterback. Martin will see limited snaps as he’s molded as a rookie.

Martin is expected to make an immediate impact, and the Titans like veteran Shaun Smith as a rotational piece against the run. A second-round pick in 2009, Marks is set to make $615,000 in the final year of his rookie deal. He’ll have to beat out Smith, versatile DE/DT Malcolm Sheppard, and perhaps even undrafted free agent DaJohn Harris to make the Opening Day roster.

The deal is worth $2.72 million. An undersized nose tackle at Michigan, Martin is expected to be more of a gap shooter in the Titans’ scheme. He’ll vie for snaps with Shaun Smith and Sen’Derrick Marks behind Jurrell Casey and Karl Klug.

Entering the final year of his rookie deal, Martin is facing a make-or-break season. The former third-round pick has not played more than 450 snaps in any of his three seasons and had zero sacks last year. Best suited as a gap-shooting three tech, Martin is not a great fit for the 3-4 scheme the Titans employ, but the weight reduction could help him carve out a role in sub packages.

A deep reserve, Martin played only 52 snaps this season. He’s headed to free agency.

Martin played just one game (52 snaps) before landing on I.R. He would be an end-of-the-roster signing.

Martin visited with the Eagles on Monday. A third-round pick of the Titans in 2012, Martin will compete for a spot at the back of the roster.