Getting to know new Saints CB Martin Emerson Jr.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 03: Martin Emerson Jr. #23 of the Cleveland Browns yells while running onto the field prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Huntington Bank Field on November 03, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images On April 28, 2026,

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On April 28, 2026, the New Orleans Saints added another piece to their secondary by signing former Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr.

Here’s a few facts to help you get to know the newest member of the Saints:

The Pensacola native attended Pine Forest High School. In his senior year, he recorded 91 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 4 pass breakups, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries which

earned him All-Area honors from the Pensacola News Journal.

Emerson attended Mississippi State University, playing 3 seasons for Bulldogs. He recorded 153 tackles (93 solo), 6 stops for a loss, one interception, 16 pass breakups and one forced fumble through 36 games played. He was a 3rd Team All-SEC selection in 2021.

Drafted in the 3rd round (68th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, Emerson recorded 202 tackles (158 solo), 1 sack, 5 stops for a loss, 4 interceptions, 34 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery in 33 starts.

Last year, Emerson suffered an Achilles injury during training camp which caused him to miss 2025 season, but the 25-year-old said he’s been cleared physically and will be ready to go for the start of Saints training camp.