He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the Commanders in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.

[2] Martin was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Fighting Illini at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

[7] Martin used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned for a fifth season in 2022.

[14][15] In the final game of the 2023 season, Martin recorded his second career interception against Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Dak Prescott.

[16] He played and started in 16 games in the 2024 regular season and recorded 50 tackles, three pass deflections, one interception, and three forced fumbles.