The Detroit Lions have officially signed third-round DT Brodric Martin to a rookie contract, according to the team.
Martin, 23, transferred to Western Kentucky from North Alabama after the 2020 season. He earned an Honorable Mention for All-CUSA honors as a senior.
The Lions traded up to draft Martin in the third round with the No. 96 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. He’s projected to sign a four-year, $5,304,082 rookie contract that includes an $857,514 signing bonus and will carry a cap figure of $964,379 in 2023.
During his two seasons at Western Kentucky, Martin appeared in 26 games and recorded 62 tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
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