Martin Emerson Jr.
#1 CB · Free Agent
Out - Did Not Play This Season(prior-season grade shown)
Height
6'2"
Weight
201 lbs
Age
25
College
Mississippi State
Draft
2022, Rd 3, #68
Experience
4 yrs
A+
B
N/A
PerformanceN/A
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The Verdict on Martin, in One Read
On the books, the Contract Value Index reads A+, a clear bargain. The public read is positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career Stats
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 50 | 4 | 34 | 202 | |
| 2024 |  | 17 | 0 | 5 | 80 |
| 2023 | | 16 | 4 | 14 | 59 |
| 2022 | | 17 | 0 | 15 |
Current Contract
Total Value
$7.1M
Guaranteed
$4.4M
AAV
$1.8M/yr
Guaranteed %62%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A+
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This is an absolute steal for whoever signs Martin Emerson Jr., earning an A+ CVI that reflects exceptional value in today's cornerback market. An above-average starter commanding just $1.8M annually represents a massive discount compared to the $12-15M AAV that similarly productive corners typically receive, making this one of the most team-friendly deals we've seen at the position. At 24 years old, Emerson is entering his prime years with significant upside still untapped, meaning this contract could look even more favorable as he develops. The $4.4M in guaranteed money out of $7.1M total provides reasonable security for the player while minimizing long-term risk for the signing team, though the "unknown years" structure leaves some questions about how the deal is backloaded. Any team that lands Emerson at this price point is getting premium cornerback production at backup money, freeing up substantial cap space to address other roster needs while locking up a key defensive piece well below market rate.
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Current Sentiment
B
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Martin Emerson Jr. enters the 2026 season with renewed momentum after signing with the New Orleans Saints in free agency, a move that has been met with broadly positive reception across media outlets. Coverage consistently frames the deal as a shrewd low-risk acquisition by New Orleans, with analysts suggesting the Browns failed to maximize his potential during his four years in Cleveland. The narrative of a player finding a fresh start and immediately feeling at home in his new environment is a favorable one, generating goodwill among both Saints fans and the broader NFL audience. His career production — modest by headline numbers but respectable for a depth cornerback on a minimum-level contract — positions him as a high-upside reclamation candidate rather than a proven commodity. Overall, Emerson heads into 2026 with more positive buzz than his contract or accolades would typically generate, buoyed by a welcoming new situation and a media storyline centered on untapped potential.
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About this player
Martin Emerson Jr. is a player in his 4th NFL season listed at CB for the Free Agent. FanVerdicts covers every NFL player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Martin Emerson Jr., see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A+, Sentiment B.
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