Carolina Panthers · P RoomP
#6 Sam Martin
Exp 13 yrs NFLAge 37Ht / Wt 6'1" · 205 lbCollege Appalachian State
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Updated 2026-07-29Sam Martin played 18 games in 2025 with a 0% snap share.
Background & career
Sam Martin is a 36-year-old punter standing 6'1" and weighing 205 pounds. The Appalachian State product was selected in the fifth round (165th overall) by Detroit in the 2013 NFL draft. Martin brings 13 years of professional experience to the Carolina Panthers, where he currently holds a two-year contract with $2 million guaranteed.
Appalachian Statethrough 2012
Lions2013 – 2019
Broncos2020 – 2021
Bills2022 – 2024Panthers2025 — present
CollegeAppalachian StateDraftRound 5 · No. 165 overall · 2013 · DETAcquiredAcquired from Detroit Lions · drafted thereHometownFayetteville, GA
Appalachian StateDraftRound 5 · No. 165 overall · 2013 · DETAcquiredAcquired from Detroit Lions · drafted thereHometownFayetteville, GA