Chandler Martin NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Memphis LB

HEIGHT: 6'0"

WEIGHT: 229

HAND: 10"

ARM: 31⅞”

WINGSPAN: 76⅜”

40-YARD DASH: 4.55

SHUTTLE: 4.22

3-CONE: 6.85

VERTICAL: 37"

BROAD: 10'6"

POSITIVES

— Very productive over the last two seasons with 206 total tackles, 33 TFL, 10 sacks, three interceptions and six pass breakups in 26 games.

— Good at reading the quarterback's eyes when playing zone coverage to help tighten throwing windows.

— Impressive hand-eye coordination to make plays on the ball in coverage.

— Solid instincts against the run and as a pass-rusher to shoot gaps to get unblocked tackles or find rushing lanes to get pressure on the quarterback.

— Decent sideline-to-sideline range.

NEGATIVES

— Lacks the quickness and lateral-movement skills to effectively slip blocks from offensive linemen on the second level.

— Gets stuck on blocks because he either doesn't use his hands to take on blocks or has subpar arm length and strength at the point of attack to get extension against offensive linemen.

— Needs to add some sand in his pants to anchor against offensive linemen in the running game.

— Can get caught staring in the backfield too long in zone coverage. Misses threats coming into his area.

— Doesn't consistently bring his feet when tackling, leading to misses.

NOTES

— Born Dec. 11, 2002

— 2-star recruit in the 2020 class, per 247Sports

— Played at East Tennessee State from 2020 to 2022 before transferring to Memphis

— Injuries: 2024 (Shoulder, cleanup offseason surgery)

— 2023 First-Team All-AAC

— 2024 First-Team All-AAC

OVERALL

Chandler Martin is a solid coverage linebacker who has decent instincts against the run and speed when coming downhill. That gives him the potential to make an NFL roster as a rookie, especially if he can prove himself on special teams.

Martin must get better at taking on blocks and become a more consistent tackler to have a long NFL career, though.

GRADE: 5.5 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 305

POSITION RANK: LB21

PRO COMPARISON: Joseph Jones

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder