Memphis LB Chandler Martin Named Among Most Intriguing Non-QBs in 2024

Joe Londergan | Aug 25, 2024

Dec 29, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Tigers linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku (9) and Memphis Tigers linebacker Chandler Martin (11) react after a defensive stop during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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This week, Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde released a list of the 25 most intriguing players who don't play the quarterback position for 2024. Coming in at #21 is Memphis Tigers linebacker Chandler Martin.

"Memphis’s chances of making a run at the American Athletic Conference title and a potential playoff berth is led by quarterback Seth Henigan on offense and the high-motor Martin on defense," Forde writes.

Martin was Memphis' leading tackler in 2023 with 95, along with 17 for a loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles on the year. The Lithonia, Georgia native and former East Tennessee State transfer was recently named to the watch lists for the Butkus Award, the Bednarik Award, and the Bronko Nagurski trophy. Phil Steele also named Martin a fourth-team preseason All-American.

Read the full list here.

The Tigers open the season on August 31 hosting North Alabama.

Published Aug 25, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.