Texans' Jacob Martin wants to play every down
Aaron Wilson , Houston Chronicle Feb. 9, 2020
Texans linebacker Jacob Martin built an intriguing batting average as a situational pass rusher after being acquired via a trade from Seattle.
Part of the compensation for the Texans' controversial trade of linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, which also netted special-teams contributor Barkevious Mingo and a third-round draft pick, Martin made the most out of his limited snaps.
Martin played in only 21 percent of the defensive snaps, but was productive. He recorded 3 1/2 sacks, seven quarterback hits, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in just 221 defensive plays. During an overtime playoff win over Buffalo, Martin sacked Josh Allen once and recovered a fumble forced by Whitney Mercilus.
Now, the 6-2, 242-pounder wants to hit the weights and the kitchen to build up his body this offseason to become an every-down contributor.