Sammy Martin was drafted No. 97 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft out of LSU. 48 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 48
- Career AV
- 3153rd at LSU
The pick
How Sammy Martin came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Career approximate value
- 3153rd among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19913 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Sammy Martin.
Virginia Union
Ole Miss
UCLA
Oklahoma
LSU in the 1988 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
#179
Eric Martin
WR · NO · 1985
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sammy Martin in the 1988 NFL Draft
Sammy Martin is a Wide receiver out of LSU selected No. 97 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 3 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 Sammy Martin drafted?
Sammy Martin was selected No. 97 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/sammy-martin.
What college did Sammy Martin play for?
Sammy 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 Sammy Martin's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/sammy-martin.