Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Sam Martin
Panthers· #6

SamMartin

Punter

  • 6'1"
  • 205 lbs
  • Age 36
24
Punts
46.7
Avg
42.5
Net Avg
14
Inside 20
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Punter
Height
6'1"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
36
Born
February 27, 1990 · Fayetteville, GA
College
App State
Experience
14th Season

Contract Details

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$3.8MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$1.9MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$2M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2013Draft Year
Round 5Round
Pick 165Overall
App StateCollegeDETDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
24Punts
1,120Yds
46.7Avg
42.5Net Avg
61Long
14Inside 20
2Touchbacks
—Blocked

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesPuntsAvgNetIn 20
2026CAR72446.742.514
2025CAR175647.240.527
2024BUF175446.740.225
Total21383546.342.5328

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Martin appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Panthers in 2025 and averaged 47.2 yards per punt. He landed 27 of his 56 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line, which was ninth best in the NFL.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentPuntsYdsAvgLongIn 20
Oct 29@ GBL419548.8522
Oct 25vs TBL28743.5491
Oct 18@ PHIW522545.0583

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation