Martin Emerson Jr. Stats & Bio | Saints Cornerback

About Martin Emerson Jr.

Martin Emerson Jr. is a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints, wearing jersey number 23 and bringing an imposing physical presence to the secondary at 6'2" and 201 pounds. Born on September 27, 2000, Emerson developed his talents at Mississippi State, where he established himself as one of college football's most physically gifted defensive backs before earning his place in the NFL. His combination of length, athleticism, and football intelligence makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing wide receivers. Emerson's size allows him to press receivers at the line of scrimmage while still possessing the speed to recover and contest deep throws. As one of the younger cornerbacks in the league, his continued development with the Saints projects him as a cornerstone piece of New Orleans' defensive future.

Updated: Apr 29, 2026