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The former Oregon State and Miami running back fell to the seventh round, much to the benefit of the Seahawks. Let’s look at what makes Martinez a talented player.

'Banger' Miami RB named Seahawks' best-value pick in 2025 NFL draft

Trade proposals for Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III have been swirling since the franchise took former Miami and Oregon State rusher Damien Martinez.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Miami Lands Elite 1,000-Yard Back in Major Transfer Portal Win

The Miami Hurricanes featured one of the most productive rushing attacks in college football last season after the addition of Damien Martinez, a 1,000-yard running back in 2023 at Oregon State.

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Seahawks Select Miami Running Back Late

The Seattle Seahawks had 11 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft and used its first of three selections in the seventh round (223rd overall) to acquire Miami Hurricanes junior running back Damien Martinez.

2025 NFL Draft: The Seattle Seahawks Draft Damien Martinez in the Seventh Round

The final pick for the Miami Hurricanes this NFL draft class has been made with Damien Martinez selected in the seventh round by the Seattle Seahawks. Martinez is one of the shocking drops for the Hurricanes this class.

Seahawks 'got another Beast Mode' in 7th-round Miami RB

Few running backs in this year's NFL Draft are more powerful than new Seattle Seahawks rusher Damien Martinez, who the team selected early in the seventh round (No.

Damien Martinez Set to Meet with Kansas City Chiefs Ahead of the NFL Draft

Cam Ward is already drawing comparisons to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, so it is only right to go and get Ward's start running back in the NFL Draft.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / April 8

Top NFL Landing Spots For Cam Ward, Damien Martinez & Jalen Rivers

The 2025 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and there are quite a few high-profile former Miami Hurricanes players who are expected to be drafted this year.

New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: RB Damien Martinez, Miami

Martinez averaged 6.2 yards per carry on 514 career totes and might be best served as a complementary runner. A former three-star recruit out of Lewisville High School in Lewisville, Texas, where he was the 61st player from his state and the 35th overall running back during the 2022 recruiting cycle.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / April 2

Top Three Landing Spots for Miami Running Back Damien Martinez

Former Miami Hurricanes running back Damien Martinez has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft and has all the tools to be a potential bell-cow back on the next level.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Damien Martinez, Miami

Damien Martinez was the leading rusher and one of the best players on a stacked Miami offense, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 6’0” 217 lbs A Top-40 running back recruit in the nation, Damien Martinez committed to Oregon State to begin his collegiate career.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / March 28

Chiefs use top 30 pre-draft visit to scope out bigger running back options

The Kansas City Chiefs are taking a deep look at the 2025 running back class ahead of the spring NFL Draft, and their latest visit comes with an impressive body of work after three seasons as a starter for multiple schools.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / March 28

Who Will Replace Damien Martinez in Miami's Backfield in 2025?

The Miami Hurricanes football team held another spring practice session on Thursday, and it was their first practice this season in full pads. The Miami offense was great last season, and a big part of that was because of NFL-bound running back Damien Martinez.

NFL News / The 33rd Team / March 25

2025 NFL Draft: 3 Potential Day 3 Picks Who Could Contribute As Rookies

The first round of the NFL Draft always gets the most attention, and it’s deserved. Of the 25 All-Pro selections on offense and defense during the 2024 season, 13 were selected in Round 1.

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Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / March 3

Miami Running Back Damien Martinez Impresses Many at the NFL Combine

The Miami Hurricanes powerful back impressed many at the NFL Combine. It is hard to turn your head away from Damien Marteniz, especially after the season he just had in the Hurricanes offense.

College Football News / Steelers Now / March 1

Miami’s Damien Martinez Modeled Game after Steelers RB Great

INDIANAPOLIS — In case you haven’t heard, the 2025 NFL Draft is loaded with talented running backs with the Pittsburgh Steelers brass taking a noticeable interest in this crop of prospects.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 24

Miami's Damien Martinez Finishes Top Three In Another Running Back Category

Miami had an all-star cast of players on the offensive side of the ball. One was graded a top-three running back during the 2024 college football season.

Miami Hurricanes News / The 33rd Team / February 19

Damien Martinez 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Miami Hurricanes RB

Height: 5111 (verified) Weight: 226lbs (verified) Year: Junior Pro Comparison: Tyler Allgeier Miami Hurricanes RB Damien Martinez projects as a powerhouse running back that can serve as a valuable piece of a running back puzzle at the NFL level.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Could Damien Martinez Be the Biggest Steal of the 2025 NFL Draft?

Miami Hurricanes junior running back Damien Martinez decided to forego his final year of eligibility to enter the 2025 NFL Draft after eclipsing the 1,000 rushing yard mark in consecutive seasons.

Miami Hurricanes News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / February 9

Miami's Damien Martinez is the Sleeper Running Back in the NFL Draft

The Miami Hurricanes running game was questioned early during the 2024 season. However, the second Damien Martinez got comfortable he unlocked an extra element to the best offense in the country.

Miami Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Miami Hurricanes Open with Head-Turning Win Total in 2025

The Miami Hurricanes are coming off a successful 10-3 season, the first 10-win season of Mario Cristobal's three-year tenure as coach of the Hurricanes.

Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / October 19

Miami's offense continues to carry team toward potential CFP berth

For the third consecutive week, the Miami Hurricanes offense kept the team at the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.

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College Football News / College Football Dawgs / April 28, 2024

Damien Martinez Jr. Commits to the Miami Hurricanes Via the Transfer Portal

Damien Martinez listed his name in the transfer portal on April 9th, 2024, and in less than a month has found a new home in Miami Florida. Martinez will have two seasons of eligibility under Coach Mario Cristobal and The Hurricanes.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 17, 2024

Reported transfer visit no longer in the works for the Tennessee Vols

On Tuesday evening, it was reported that the Tennessee Vols are receiving a visit on April 21 from Oregon State running back Damien Martinez. According

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / April 9, 2024

Should Michigan State football make a run at Damien Martinez?

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez hit the transfer portal on Tuesday. Should Michigan State football make a run at him? When Jonathan Smith left Oregon State to be the next Michigan State football coach, there were a few Beaver players who stood strong and said that they wouldn’t leave the program no matter what.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 30, 2023

Oregon State RB Damien Martinez arrested on suspicion of DUII

Oregon State running back Damien Martinez was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, according to police in Corvallis, Ore.