David Martin was drafted No. 240 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #240
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 7
- Career AV
- 16th at Villanova
The pick
How David Martin came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Villanova
CAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 16th among Villanova picks
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 240
Who came off the board on either side of David Martin.
Arkansas
USC
Millersville
Portland State
Villanova in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Villanova
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named David Martin
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Martin in the 1981 NFL Draft
David Martin is a Defensive back out of Villanova selected No. 240 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Villanova has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was David Martin drafted?
David Martin was selected No. 240 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/david-martin.
What college did David Martin play for?
David Martin played college football at Villanova in the CAA. See every Villanova draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/villanova-wildcats.
How did David Martin's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/david-martin.