Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Martin Emerson Jr.
Saints· #22

MartinEmerson Jr.

Cornerback

  • 6'2"
  • 201 lbs
  • Age 26
18
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
2
Int
4
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 6 games

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
6'2"
Weight
201 lbs
Age
26
Born
September 27, 2000 · Pensacola, FL
College
Mississippi State
Experience
5th Season

Contract Details

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$1.5MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.5MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.5M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2022Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 68Overall
Mississippi StateCollegeCLEDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
18Tackles
16Solo
2Assisted
0.0Sacks
2.0Stuffs
1Forced Fum
2Int
4Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026NO6180.024
2024CLE17800.005
2023CLE16590.0414
Total562201.0638

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Emerson was all over the field in Week 6, finishing second on the team in tackles behind linebacker Pete Werner (11). The cornerback was thrust into a more prominent role in the secondary after Kool-Aid McKinstry was forced out of the game with a migraine, and Emerson definitely didn't disappoint. He was able to reel in a pair of interceptions, picking off Jameis Winston in the third quarter before jumping in front of a pass from J.J. McCarthy one quarter later.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25vs PITL550.000
Oct 18@ NYGW770.024
Oct 11vs MINL100.000

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Injury Status

QuestionableShin

questionable