Martinez is the sixth UM player to declare for the NFL Draft as of Monday night, joining wide receivers Xavier Restrepo, Sam Brown and Jacolby George, defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. and offensive lineman Jalen Rivers.

Redshirt Junior Pro Comparison: Kyle Pitts Miami Hurricanes flex tight end Elijah Arroyo projects as a dangerous receiving weapon at the NFL level.

Hurricanes wide receivers Xavier Restrepo and Sam Brown Jr. announced they are declaring for the NFL draft, skipping Miami’s bowl game.

Damien Martinez ran for a career-high 179 yards in the Miami Hurricanes’ loss to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Xavier Restrepo, the Miami Hurricanes' all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, likely won't play with Cam Ward in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

ORLANDO, Fl - Another Miami Hurricane receiver has declared for the NFL Draft ahead of the Pop-Tarts Bowl game between the Hurricanes and Iowa State. First it was senior Savier Restrepo and now it is the Houston transfer Sam Brown Jr.

It’s been a lifelong dream to play in the National Football League since I was a little 5-year-old kid. Now I believe it is time for me to go pursue my dreams and aspirations!’