Jacob Martin (American football)

Jacob Martin (born December 11, 1995) is an American football outside linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple. Martin was a second team All-American Athletic Conference selection in 2017 and led the Owls in sacks with eight.
Professional career.
Seattle Seahawks.
Martin was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Houston Texans.
2019 season.
On August 31, 2019, the Seahawks traded Martin along with outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 third-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for Jadeveon Clowney.
In week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Martin forced a fumble on Gardner Minshew that was recovered by teammate Zach Cunningham in the 26–3 win. In Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts, Martin recorded his first sack as a Texan, bringing down Jacoby Brissett in the first quarter in the 20-17 win.
In the AFC Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills, Martin sacked Josh Allen once and recovered a fumble forced by teammate Whitney Mercilus on Allen during the 22–19 overtime win.
2020 season.
In Week 1 of the season against the Kansas City Chiefs, Martin recorded his first sack of the season on Patrick Mahomes during the 34–20 loss. Martin was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 5, and activated on November 17.