Martin Emerson

Career Transactions

Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (68th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Key Notes

• One of three NFL players to record at least 14 passes defensed in 2022 and 2023, joining CB Darius Slay and CB Darius Williams.
• Ranks tied for fifth in the NFL with 29 passes defensed since 2022.
• Led Browns with four interceptions and tied for team lead with 14 passes defended in 2023.
• Helped Browns defense lead the NFL in total yards allowed and passing yards allowed in 2023.
• Recorded first career interception, while adding six tackles and two passes defensed vs. S.F. on Oct. 15, 2023.
• Recorded first career multiple interception game after securing two vs. Jax on Dec. 10, 2023, while adding three passes defensed.
• Recorded 15 passes defensed in 2022, which tied for the team lead, tied for sixth overall in NFL and was third among all rookies.
• Finished college career with 28 total starts in 36 games played. Amassed 154 tackles, six tackles for loss, one interception, 16 pass breakups and forced a fumble over three-year career.
• Ranked 11th in forced incompletions (11) among Power Five cornerbacks, according to Pro Football Focus (min. 200 coverage snaps) in 2020.

Career Transactions

Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (68th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Key Notes

• One of three NFL players to record at least 14 passes defensed in 2022 and 2023, joining CB Darius Slay and CB Darius Williams.
• Ranks tied for fifth in the NFL with 29 passes defensed since 2022.
• Led Browns with four interceptions and tied for team lead with 14 passes defended in 2023.
• Helped Browns defense lead the NFL in total yards allowed and passing yards allowed in 2023.
• Recorded first career interception, while adding six tackles and two passes defensed vs. S.F. on Oct. 15, 2023.
• Recorded first career multiple interception game after securing two vs. Jax on Dec. 10, 2023, while adding three passes defensed.
• Recorded 15 passes defensed in 2022, which tied for the team lead, tied for sixth overall in NFL and was third among all rookies.
• Finished college career with 28 total starts in 36 games played. Amassed 154 tackles, six tackles for loss, one interception, 16 pass breakups and forced a fumble over three-year career.
• Ranked 11th in forced incompletions (11) among Power Five cornerbacks, according to Pro Football Focus (min. 200 coverage snaps) in 2020.

Personal

• Nickname is M.J.
• Native of Pensacola, Fla. and attended Pine Forest High School.
• Played strictly WR growing up until midway through high school when he switched to corner and played defense for the first time in his life.

Beyond Football

Supported Everytown through the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats initiative and participated in several community activities throughout his first two years.