Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez to sign with Lions

The Detroit Lions has enlisted a bit more help at the quarterback position this offseason, most recently signing undrafted Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez. This according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Martinez will try to find a roster spot in the NFL after five years working as a starter at the college level.

The former four-star recruit began his career as a four-year starter at Nebraska, taking over the Week 1 role as a true freshman for the Cornhuskers. Martinez had perhaps his best season as a college rookie, when he completed 64.6 percent of his passes for 2,617 yards and 17 touchdowns against eight interceptions.

Martinez struggled through his sophomore year and had to fight off Luke McCaffrey to hold on to his starting job for the next two seasons, though. He ended his Cornhusker career with a 14-24 record as a starter while passing for 8,491 yards, 45 touchdowns and 30 interceptions.

Martinez then used his final year of eligibility to transfer to Kansas State, where he led the Wildcats to a 5-2 start before injuries limited him for the season remainder. At Kansas State, Martinez passed for 1,261 yards and six touchdowns with only one interception. Martinez also brings a dangerous rushing element to the field. Over five seasons at the college level, he rushed for 2,928 yards and 45 touchdowns, giving him 96 total touchdowns for his career.

In Detroit, Martinez enters a quarterbacks room that includes veterans Jared Goff and Nate Sudfeld, as well as rookie third-round pick Hendon Hooker. He will likely be trying to compete for a third-string spot upcoming. At the very least, Martinez's rushing availability makes him a useful practice squad quarterback who can run the scout team offense to simulate a division opponent such as Justin Fields.