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Both are key defensive players for their
respective teams: the No. 12 Tigers and No. 18 Golden Gophers.
In 11 games this season for the Tigers, Brown had 50 tackles,
12.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles.
The Gophers' Martin played in just eight games but made 66
tackles, with 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions
and two forced fumbles.
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said Sunday that Brown's decision to
play one final game with the Tigers is an example of his
leadership.
"He's determined and he's a leader and usually what happens when
your leader does that, you know, the rest of guys are ready to
go and it's pretty inspiring for his teammates, I'll tell you
that," Malzahn said.
"It says a lot about him, but it didn't surprise me, I don't
think it surprised anybody. I mean that that's who he is and
he's one of the best football players in all of college
football."
Martin announced his decision Sunday on Instagram.
"After much prayer and many discussions with my family,
teammates and coaches, I have decided to begin preparations for
the NFL draft and will not be playing in the Outback Bowl,"
Martin wrote. "I am extremely grateful to the prestigious
University of Minnesota for allowing this hometown kid to both
graduate with a degree in Business and Marketing Education and
play for our incredible football team."
The Outback Bowl will be played on New Year's Day at 1 p.m. ET
in Tampa, Fla.
--Field Level Media
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