Jaguars 2023 roster review: WR Oliver Martin

Oliver Martin couldn’t quite find a fit in the college ranks, but his athleticism earned him a shot with the Jaguars anyway.

The brunt of the offseason is in the books and training camp is underway. Join us for a player-by-player review of the Jaguars roster ahead of the 2023 season.

Oliver Martin was a four-star recruit and U.S. Army All-American when he joined the Michigan Wolverines. Five years later, the wide receiver is a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars after frustrating stints with the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Despite more than enough athleticism to interest NFL teams, Martin could never quite find a fit at the collegiate level. In five seasons, he caught four touchdown passes and never finished a season with more than 200 receiving yards.

Still, Martin raised eyebrows when he posted a 41-inch vertical and 134-inch broad jump at the Nebraska Pro Day.

He’ll need to show more than just athleticism and explosiveness to make an NFL roster. But it’s enough to get his foot in the door.

Contract (2023): $750,000 base salary, $333 prorated signing bonus, $750,333 cap hit.

Acquired: The Jaguars signed Martin as a rookie free agent on May 1, 2023.

PFF grades:

  • 57.4 (2022 – NEB)
  • 67.1 (2021 – NEB)
  • 55.8 (2020 – NEB)
  • 66.2 (2019 – IOWA)
  • 71.7 (2018 – MICH)

Highlight:

Quote: “It’s been frustrating, but I’ll just keep believing in myself and being patient and waiting for my opportunity.” – Martin on small role in Nebraska offense

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Antonio Johnson (No. 26) Divaad Wilson (No. 27) Tevaughn Campbell (No. 29) Montaric Brown (No. 30) Darious Williams (No. 31) Tyson Campbell (No. 32)
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Jamal Agnew (No. 39) Erick Hallett (No. 40) Josh Allen (No. 41) Andrew Wingard (No. 42) Kaleb Hayes (No. 43) Derek Parish (No. 43)
Travon Walker (No. 44) K’Lavon Chaisson (No. 45) Ross Matiscik (No. 46) De’Shaan Dixon (No. 47) Chad Muma (No. 48) Shaquille Quarterman (No. 50)
Ventrell Miller (No. 51) DaVon Hamilton (No. 52) Willie Taylor III (No. 53) DJ Coleman (No. 54) Dequan Jackson (No. 55) Yasir Abdullah (No. 56)
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