He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft.

He was named a first-team Indiana all-state pick on the Associated Press Class 3A team as offensive lineman.

[2] After his first two seasons as a reserve, Martin emerged as a starter in 2013, starting on the offensive line with his brother, Zack.

[10] Martin started the first 14 games of the season at center for the Texans before suffering an ankle injury in Week 15.

Two weeks later, the Commanders relieved him of the starting role after activating Tyler Larsen off the PUP list.

In the Week 13 game against the New York Giants, Martin subbed in for Larsen in the fourth quarter after the latter was carted off the field.

[19] Nick's older brother, Zack, is a Pro Bowl offensive guard for the Dallas Cowboys.