Damien Martinez hopes to improve his stock in the 2025 NFL draft. How did he compare with other running backs at the NFL combine?
Martinez was an All-ACC honorable mention after running for 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first season at Miami. It was the Hurricanes' first 1,000-yard rushing season since Mark Walton in 2016. Including his two seasons at Oregon State, the punishing back ran for 3,169 yards and 26 TDs over his college football career.
Here's how Martinez performed in the 40-yard dash and other measurables at the NFL combine, plus how he stacked up against other running backs:
Damien Martinez ran a 4.51 in the 40-yard dash with a 1.56-second 10-yard split. It was the 15th-fastest time among 24 running backs and the 48th-fastest time overall to that point. His 10-yard split was tied for 13th among running backs and tied for 43rd overall.
Damien Martinez had a 10-foot, 4-inch broad jump, which tied for seventh among 23 running backs who participated. It tied for 31st overall at the combine. His 35.00-inch vertical jump tied for 13th among 24 running backs.
Martinez looked sharp in the position drills, especially in regards to catching passes.