When it comes to drafting linebackers, the 49ers have a type. They like smaller linebackers, guys who would have been strong safeties 20 years ago. Players who are shorter than 6'0" and lighter than 230 pounds.

Martin exploded onto the scene as a redshirt sophomore in 2023, leading OSU with 140 tackles, the most by a Cowboy in 40 years. He had 16.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and two interceptions. In five games last season,

With the 75th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin.