Martin, the senior defensive lineman for Delbarton, was a powerful force in the trenches all game long as he gave the Crusaders’ offensive linemen fits. In the last game of his high school career, Martin made 7 tackles, including 2 for a loss and 1 sack.

Martin, a powerful bulldozing-like interior lineman from Delbarton, has decided as to where he will continue his athletic and academic career. After picking up several offers from institutions such as New Hampshire, Bucknell, Bryant, Holy Cross, Fordham, and Lafayette, Martin decided on a school that offered him relatively earl in the process – UPenn. This another great get for UPenn talent wise, but an even better get for Martin as he gets the chance to play for, learn, and grow at an Ivy League school.

The first of two Delbarton players on this list,  Connor Martin Connor Martin 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Delbarton | 2024 NJ was a force for a great team. An aggressive pass rusher, it’s best to get two sets of hands on him because most of the time one isn’t going to cut it. He was able to get 61 tackles on the season and bring the QB down 2.5 times. Playing defensive end, Connor anchored down the outside and made it very challenging for any offense to run it there. He’d ruin any guard trying to pull and get to the outside, and puts his shoulder into them to make sure they think twice the next time. A player with a motor that doesn’t stop until the whistle blows, Connor is ready to make another big impact for his defensive next season.

The Delbarton Green Wave had a roller coaster-esque season with many highs and perhaps an equal amount of lulls. However, when their defense was humming, they rode the wave of their 6’4″ 255lb DE Connor Martin Connor Martin 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL Delbarton | 2024 NJ . For the season, Martin made 47 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks, and 3 FR. Martin played both on the edge and the interior last fall.

Martin treats pulling blockers like a tractor trailer would to a passenger car. When he is unblocked he squeezes with force and power. This results in, more times than not, the pullers going flying backwards back towards where they came from. It truly is a sight to see. When facing an in-line blocker, Martin does a really nice job straining and separating in order to rip into either gap and make a play. Martin has enough speed to beat guys around the edge when rushing the passer, as well as enough strength to take on and defeat double teams. Interestingly, Delbarton trusts Martin’s athleticism so much they will run a zone blitz with Martin dropping back into coverage after having his hand in the dirt. Speaking of hands, he gets them up when he does not get to the QB and hustles, pursing plays no matter where he is lined up.

Martin offers a lot in terms of what he can do on the field – where he lines up, how he plays, and what he can do. With one last off season and one last dance coming this fall, do not be surprised if Martin is a quick riser on college recruiting boards because his stats and film pop off.