Martinez slips to Seahawks in 7th round

The Seattle Seahawks selected Miami running back Damien Martinez in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 223 overall.

Pre-draft profile

Anyone expecting to see a bruiser when watching Martinez's tape won't be disappointed. He's a physical ball carrier who finishes runs and consistently sheds tackle attempts to pick up yards after contact. The pleasant surprise will be finding out that a player of this archetype, at Martinez's size, is this nimble. He complements his power game with some impressive lateral agility and elusiveness, making for an incredibly intriguing skill set. And he ties it all together with excellent vision and decision-making skills. The value Martinez provides as an early down runner could make him an outstanding lead back, regardless of whether he can carve out a role for himself in passing situations. Pro Bowl potential's on the table if he does.