Summary
Jacob Martin enters Year 10 as a 30-year-old defensive end for the Tennessee Titans, posting a 12.0 dynasty score and ranking #146 at the position in Verdict’s dynasty rankings. He logged a 64.7% defensive snap share in 2025, rising to 79.0% in Week 11 and averaging 70.0% across the final four games, with 5.5 sacks and 17 solo tackles recorded.
Projection Rationale
Martin’s 64.7% defensive snap share in 2025, rising to 79.0% in Week 11, and averaging 70.0% across the final four games, under Dennard Wilson’s 4-3 scheme, positions him for 15-20 games at a stable role. His 5.5 sacks and 17 solo tackles in 2025 establish a floor, with room for growth in pressure rate and sack totals, given his 26 pressures and 7 hurries.
Injury Risk
No injury data is available for Martin, but the Titans’ 4-3 scheme and his defensive end role carry a moderate injury risk, given the positional demands and contact exposure.
Opportunity Notes
Martin’s snap share rose to 79.0% in Week 11 and averaged 70.0% across the final four games, suggesting an uptick in role security and usage. The Titans’ 4-3 scheme and Brian Callahan’s (now former) offense prioritize pass-rushers, positioning Martin for consistent snaps.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Dennard Wilson’s 4-3 scheme, which prioritizes containment and zone coverage, suits Martin’s skills as a pass-rusher. His 5.5 sacks and 26 pressures in 2025 reflect the scheme’s emphasis on stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback.
Trend Assessment
Stable
Martin’s 2025 season saw a 25.0% increase in defensive snap share from Week 2 to Week 7, peaking at 79.0%, before stabilizing in the final four games, suggesting a stable role in the Titans’ 4-3 scheme.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling: 10-12 sacks with a 30-40% pressure rate in 20 games, given the Titans’ 4-3 scheme and Martin’s 5.5 sacks in 2025. Floor: 5-7 sacks with a 20-30% pressure rate in 15 games, considering his 2025 totals and snap share trends.
Comparable Player
His pass-rush profile draws comparisons to Cameron Heyward from 2020-2022 Pittsburgh — similar 4-3 defensive end usage, similar 20-30% pressure rates, and similar sack totals across 15-20 games per season.