6Sam Martin
PT · 14th season
YR 14
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PT1StarterYR 14
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PT16Sam MartinSELECTED
Bio
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.
Sam Martin played 18 games in 2025 with a 29% share of special-teams snaps.
Player information
Height6'1"Weight205 lbHometownFayetteville, GAAge37CollegeAppalachian StateDraftedRound 5 · #165 overall · 2013 · DETExperience13 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.9Mper year · AAV
Years 2Guaranteed $2.0MCap 0.6%
T-16 of 36 · P market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
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Career path
APPALACHIAN STATEthrough 2012
LIONS2013 – 2019
Drafted · Round 5 · Pick 165
BRONCOS2020 – 2021
BILLS2022 – 2024
PANTHERS2025 — present