Martin Emerson

Total tackles:	198
Sacks:	1.0
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
Pass deflections:	34
Interceptions:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Martin Emerson
	Emerson with the Cleveland Browns in 2022
No. 23 – Cleveland Browns
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	September 27, 2000 (age 24); Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Pine Forest; (Pensacola, Florida)
College:	Mississippi State (2019–2021)
NFL draft:	2022 / round: 3 / pick: 68
Career history
	Cleveland Browns (2022–present);
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
	PFF third-team All-SEC (2021);
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2024
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	198
Sacks:	1.0
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
Pass deflections:	34
Interceptions:	4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Martin "MJ" Emerson Jr. (born September 27, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State.

Early life

Emerson grew up in Pensacola, Florida and attended Pine Forest High School.^[1] As a senior, he had 91 tackles and two tackles for loss with four passes broken up, one interception, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.^[2] Emerson was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Mississippi State over offers from Miami, Oregon and Ole Miss.^[3]

College career

Emerson played in all 13 of Mississippi State's games with five starts in his freshman season.^[4] As a sophomore, he had 72 total tackles and Southeastern Conference-high 11 pass breakups.^[5]^[6] Pro Football Focus rated Emerson the seventh-best cornerback in coverage in the nation and named him an honorable mention All-American.^[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in (1.87 m)	201 lb (91 kg)	33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m)	10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m)	4.52 s	1.59 s	2.56 s	4.14 s	6.90 s	32.0 in (0.81 m)	10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)	17 reps
Sources:^[8]^[9]

Emerson was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 68th overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.^[10]

NFL career statistics

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Interceptions						Fumbles
Year	Team	G	GS	Comb	Total	Ast	Sack	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2022	CLE	17	6	63	51	12	1.0	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	CLE	16	12	59	45	14	0.0	14	4	24	6.0	13	0	0	0	0	0
Total		33	18	122	96	26	1.0	29	4	24	6.0	13	0	0	0	0	0

References

^ Vilona, Bill (August 7, 2018). "In one move, Pine Forest's Martin Emerson propelled career into next level". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
^ Wilson, David (January 25, 2019). "The Canes are making an attempt to add a striker to recruiting class with official visit". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
^ Achatz, Brian (July 7, 2018). "Pine Forest's Emerson commits to Mississippi State". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
^ Achatz, Brian (August 27, 2020). "Martin Emerson primed to lead Mississippi State corners after All-America freshman season". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
^ Froyd, Crissy (July 16, 2021). "Mississippi State CB pinned as first-round pick in 2022 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
^ "Mississippi State secondary could thrive behind talented CB duo of Martin Emerson, Emmanuel Forbes". The Clarion-Ledger. August 18, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
^ "Mississippi State Football's Emerson, Wally Earn National postseason accolades". Picayune Item. December 24, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
^ "Martin Emerson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
^ "2022 Draft Scout Martin Emerson, Mississippi State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
^ Poisal, Anthony (April 29, 2022). "Browns select CB Martin Emerson with No. 68 pick in 2022 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

External links

[1] Vilona, Bill (August 7, 2018). "In one move, Pine Forest's Martin Emerson propelled career into next level". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[2] Wilson, David (January 25, 2019). "The Canes are making an attempt to add a striker to recruiting class with official visit". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[3] Achatz, Brian (July 7, 2018). "Pine Forest's Emerson commits to Mississippi State". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[4] Achatz, Brian (August 27, 2020). "Martin Emerson primed to lead Mississippi State corners after All-America freshman season". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[5] Froyd, Crissy (July 16, 2021). "Mississippi State CB pinned as first-round pick in 2022 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[6] "Mississippi State secondary could thrive behind talented CB duo of Martin Emerson, Emmanuel Forbes". The Clarion-Ledger. August 18, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[7] "Mississippi State Football's Emerson, Wally Earn National postseason accolades". Picayune Item. December 24, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

[8] "Martin Emerson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.

[9] "2022 Draft Scout Martin Emerson, Mississippi State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 23, 2022.

[10] Poisal, Anthony (April 29, 2022). "Browns select CB Martin Emerson with No. 68 pick in 2022 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved February 15, 2023.

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