Eric Martin was drafted No. 179 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 NFL Draft out of LSU. 153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 6711th at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Eric Martin came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 6711th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6597% of career value
- Final season
- 19949 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Martin.
Oklahoma State
Alabama State
Texas Tech
LSU in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · CIN · 2021
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#63
Jarvis Landry
WR · MIA · 2014
LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
#22
Justin Jefferson
WR · MIN · 2020
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#12
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR · NYG · 2014
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Carlos Carson
WR · KC · 1980
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
#23
Dwayne Bowe
WR · KC · 2007
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Martin in the 1985 NFL Draft
Eric Martin is a Wide receiver out of LSU selected No. 179 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Eric Martin drafted?
Eric Martin was selected No. 179 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/eric-martin.
What college did Eric Martin play for?
Eric Martin played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Eric Martin's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/eric-martin.