fdarugar Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Check this guy out... Vaughn Martin, DL, Western Ontario This is the out-of-nowhere mystery prospect. At 6-3, 331 pounds, Martin has all the measurables and much of the athleticism to get recognized, but he didn't win multiple accolades or get invited to some of the postseason showcase games or events. The one-time Michigan State recruit, who never set foot on campus and played in Canada, is so confident in his ability to land in the NFL that he left Western Ontario with eligibility remaining to declare for the draft. "I'm raw but I am extremely athletic" Martin said. "I am bigger than most of the guys already playing those positions (along the defensive line) and I'm tough. With me, you get a blank canvas to mold into whatever you want to mold me into." Martin recently held a workout in Windsor, Ontario, across the border from Detroit. A handful of teams attended. One scout who watched his film said Martin is athletic but doesn't dominate consistently. Still, he is an intriguing prospect. If he doesn't get drafted, Canadian rules allow prospects who declare early for the NFL draft to return. "I have no intention of doing that," Martin said. http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d80f54ac4&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true “Mystery” Defensive Lineman Gaining Notice Posted by Aaron Wilson on March 30, 2009, 2:29 p.m. Canadian defensive lineman Vaughn Martin is emerging as an eye-catching sleeper NFL draft prospect after a series of strong workouts. The 6′4,” 327-pound Western Ontario standout ran the 40-yard dash in 5.04 seconds and bench pressed 225 pounds 32 times at his recent Pro Day. There’s also a new YouTube video where Martin launches a scout into the air in a drill. A former Michigan State recruit who opted to remain close to home and play in Canada, Martin left Western Ontario with three years of eligibility remaining to declare for the NFL draft. “I’m raw, but I am extremely athletic,” Martin told NFL.com. “I am bigger than most of the guys already playing those positions and I’m tough. With me, you get a blank canvas to mold into whatever you want to mold me into.” Although Martin, 22, is allowed under Canadian rules to return to school and retain his eligibility if he doesn’t get drafted, he has said he doesn’t intend to do so and will pursue the NFL regardless of whether he’s drafted or not. A native of Jamaica who played high school football in Canada, Martin isn’t eligible for the CFL draft until 2011. In addition to playing on the defensive line, Martin rushed for two touchdowns as a short-yardage back last season. It would be awesome to take a shot on a guy like this since Vinny doesnt like taking DL in the first round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I read that article earlier today as well. He could be an interesting project-pick especially since we have established guys at that position with Haynesworth, Griff, Monty, and Golston. I don't think we could honestly expect much production for at least 2-3 season with his own admitted lack of experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recent Vintage Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Bring him to camp as a UDFA. Sounds like a perfect candidate for the practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco_holland Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Don't know the kid, but love the story......but we already have 5 DT's and two DE's that could play some DT so then he needs to work hard to get a rooster spot. UDFA and then a year Practise squad would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Redskins Fan Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 interesting prospect why not draft him in the 7th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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