We Are ND Nation Top 9 Notre Dame Players Since 2000: #7 OL Zack Martin

Championship-caliber football teams are built in the trenches, and few offensive linemen in Notre Dame history have been as dominant or as dependable as Zack Martin.
A four-year starter at left tackle, Martin became the gold standard for consistency during his career in South Bend. He started a school-record 52 consecutive games, was a two-time team captain, and earned Notre Dame's Offensive Lineman of the Year honor four straight seasons—a testament to the respect he commanded from coaches and teammates alike.
Martin's leadership was instrumental during the Fighting Irish's run to the 2012 BCS National Championship Game, anchoring an offensive line that helped Notre Dame return to the national spotlight. Throughout his career, he routinely shut down some of the nation's premier pass rushers with exceptional technique, athleticism, and football IQ. During his senior season, he allowed no sacks against a schedule loaded with elite defensive talent.
His stellar career culminated in Consensus First-Team All-American honors in 2013, and he became one of the most decorated offensive linemen of his era. A few months later, the Dallas Cowboys selected him with the 16th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, where he would go on to become one of the NFL's premier offensive linemen.
Why He's #7Some players fill the stat sheet.
Offensive linemen rarely get that opportunity.
Instead, Zack Martin built his legacy by doing the little things better than almost anyone who has ever worn the Blue and Gold. His toughness, durability, leadership, and elite play made him the cornerstone of Notre Dame's offensive line for four seasons. He may not have scored touchdowns or made highlight-reel catches, but every successful Irish offense during his career started with No. 70 leading the way.
For those reasons, Zack Martin checks in at No. 7 on We Are ND Nation's Top 9 Notre Dame Players Since 2000.