Oliver Martin, WR Iowa

[IowaNiceHawk]

Young man had an outstanding year at Iowa City West and now he goes to the
NIKE camp in Chicago and wins the MVP award.

I'm surprised that the Iowa coaches haven't LOCKED him up, yet.

GO HAWKS

 

[Blair Sanderson]

He'll be at Iowa's Camp on June 5th.

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

He'll be at Iowa's Camp on June 5th.

No offer yet is a little odd IMHO.

 

[madmax1191]

I think he ends up in this class. If the offer comes he will take even if he's verbaled to whomever

 

[EpenesaEpenesa]

I always thought he was really polished receiver, I think hes been playing varsity since his freshman year. It was just tough to gauge with other kids nationally because of of who Martin was going up against. Iowa high school football has some talent, but I think we can all agree its probably not among the top states for high school football. How he performed at the camp last week, confirmed who he is as a player in my opinion. Hes an excellent player and I hope hes a Hawkeye.

 

[EZ2BJZ]

Yep, great article in the DSM Register about him yesterday. I'm sure in due time he'll get an offer.

 

[Carolina Hawk]

Unless I am reading the results wrong some of his measureables were not good. 4.82 40 time? listed at under 6 feet tall as well. Perhaps a Steve Largent type??

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Unless I am reading the results wrong some of his measureables were not good. 4.82 40 time? listed at under 6 feet tall as well. Perhaps a Steve Largent type??

Those are from a year ago The results from this past weekend's Nike Camp aren't out yet.

Here's what he did at a different combine a couple weeks ago.

 

[NevadaHawk]

Thanks for that update Blair. I hope Oliver wants to stay home for college!

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Combine results are finally out from The Opening in Chicago.

Oliver Martin
6-0.5
188 lbs
4.65 forty
4.15 shuttle
37.8" vertical
38' powerball toss

112.62 SPARQ (4th best at the camp)

http://www.studentsports.com/football/2016/05/18/official-nike-football-opening-chicago-results/

 

[Hawks_Rock_12]

Those numbers look ok to me ! How are his hands and route running ?

 

[IowaNiceHawk]

Those numbers look ok to me ! How are his hands and route running ?

One of the comments from the Nike camp was that 'Oliver Martin's route running was superior'.

He'll look terrific in Hawkeye Black n Gold

 

[RecruitR]

This comes down to : He's not the perfect size for a WR in college, BUT he runs incredible routes, way beyond his years. This is a Happel type WR from years back. Sure handed and June 5th will have his offer...count on it

 

[Suterman]

This comes down to : He's not the perfect size for a WR in college, BUT he runs incredible routes, way beyond his years. This is a Happel type WR from years back. Sure handed and June 5th will have his offer...count on it

Yep, June 5th for sure. I will be shocked if he doesn't get offered.

 

[MepoDawg#]

2017 or 2018 class? Probably will grow a little bit more. Improve the top end speed but looks good anyways.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

2017 or 2018 class? Probably will grow a little bit more. Improve the top end speed but looks good anyways.

Oliver Martin is in the Class of 2017.

 

[CaWino]

He has run a 4.46 40 according to this web site: http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/ia/iowa-city/iowa-city-west-high-school/oliver-martin

 

[Carolina Hawk]

He has run a 4.46 40 according to this web site: http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/ia/iowa-city/iowa-city-west-high-school/oliver-martin

That looks like a site where someone can fluff their numbers for their profile. Im gonna trust the camp numbers Blair posted since those guys timing them dont have a reason to shave a bit off of their 40 times.

 

[EpenesaEpenesa]

Oliver was invited to the national Nike camp in Oregon. His recruitment might blow up a little bit before his senior season