LB to watch: KAMAL MARTIN

[TheCasillas]

This kid was just waived by the Packers which is very surprising given he flashed potential and is only 23 y/o....

KAMAL MARTINLB, UNSIGNED FREE AGENT

Packers waived LB Kamal Martin.

The move is a bit surprising as Martin, a fifth-round pick from the Packers' 2020 draft haul, logged six starts across 10 games as a rookie. Martin, still only 23 years old, began his rookie season on injured reserve with a knee issue but was able to return after five weeks. He earned one sack and 24 total tackles. Given his age and fifth-round draft pedigree, expect some teams to take interest in Martin as a depth option at interior linebacker. 

[SmokinwithWilly]

Didn't play at Temple or Baylor so it's hard to say

[ThPantherFan]

Wouldn't be a bad pick up.

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

I would be very curious as to why he was cut. Moves like this are often due to off field concerns or locker room problems. If that isn't the case, we could definitely use the depth.

[Basbear]

You had me at LB...

[TheSpecialJuan]

he stinks 

[Smithers]

Since when is 5th round pedigree a thing?  

[ForJimmy]

[Scott12345]

Can Luvu be an impact player for us?

[Basbear]

5 minutes ago, Smithers said:

Since when is 5th round pedigree a thing?  

Teams only have about 8 picks, if they use one on a player, it holds some weight especially early in their career. Using a 5th round pick means a army of scouts/coaches/firms/nerds had that player in their top 150 ranking form the 2,000 draft pool. Yes by rounds 5,6,and 7 some teams are picking up darts, smart teams are asking 50 year old scouts and they have an answer. Many built up relationships and know if they have the goods to make a decent pro. Fooling does happen and some are not ready for the meat grinder. I think 5th rounder get around 300k signing bonus too, so you better choose wisely....

[Shocker]

Is he Luke Kueckly?  If not no

[Captain Morgan]

he is IOL they tried moving to OLB for some reason.  Interesting.

[Shocker]

I hear Biden is considering sending Luke Kueckly to negotiate,  the Taliban is considering invading the Bahamas now

[shaqattaq]

On 8/23/2021 at 7:55 PM, Captain Morgan said:

he is IOL they tried moving to OLB for some reason.  Interesting.

LaFleur also credited the linebackers ahead of him on the depth chart. Martin was no higher than No. 5 at inside linebacker, with De’Vondre Campbell, Krys Barnes, Oren Burks and Ty Summers ahead of him.

The Packers experimented with Martin at outside linebacker, but he hurt his knee again and missed the preseason opener. He returned for Saturday’s preseason game against the Jets but struggled.

 

GB has tons of depth at ILB, and Martin may be nursing an injury.