Sherrod Martin was drafted No. 59 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Troy. 84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 27 · #59 overall
Sherrod Martin Troy Draft
Sherrod Martin was drafted No. 59 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Troy. 84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 84
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 165th at Troy
The pick
How Sherrod Martin came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Troy
Sun Belt at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 198 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 61 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 165th among Troy picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1381% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Sherrod Martin.
Utah
Houston
UConn
Other DB picks from Troy
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sherrod Martin in the 2009 NFL Draft
Sherrod Martin is a Defensive back out of Troy selected No. 59 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Troy has produced 31 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 Sherrod Martin drafted?
Sherrod Martin was selected No. 59 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/sherrod-martin.
What college did Sherrod Martin play for?
Sherrod Martin played college football at Troy in the Sun Belt. See every Troy draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/troy-trojans.
How did Sherrod Martin's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/sherrod-martin.