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171
Games
82.5
Sacks
1
Interceptions
Wayne Martin is a former defensive tackle out of Arkansas, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 19th overall pick (round 1) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 171 regular-season games from 1989 to 1999. From 1999 on, he played for the New Orleans Saints. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Wayne Martin Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 10 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1989 draft class in sacks (82.5).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | 82.5 | 1 |
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NO | 15 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 15 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  DAL |
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QB |  Miami |
| 1 | 2 |  GB |
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G |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 2 |  ARI |
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QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 3 |  DEN |
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RB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 3 |  DET |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 4 |  KC |
 Derrick Thomas |
OLB | Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ATL |
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CB |  Florida State |
| 1 | 6 |  TB |
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LB |  Nebraska |
| 1 | 7 |  PIT |
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RB |  Georgia |
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