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Bam Martin-Scott

Linebacker · South Carolina

A junior college transfer who became a physical presence at South Carolina, Bam Martin-Scott signed with Carolina as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

Bam Martin-Scott took an unconventional path to the NFL, spending two seasons at Dodge City Community College in Kansas before transferring to South Carolina. His aggressive, versatile play at linebacker earned him an undrafted free agent deal with Carolina, where he spent his rookie season developing behind the Panthers' starters.

★ Signed a three-year undrafted free agent contract with Carolina in 2025

★ 121 career tackles and 14 tackles for loss at South Carolina

★ Transferred to South Carolina after two seasons at Dodge City Community College

Path to the league

Martin-Scott played two seasons at Dodge City Community College before transferring to South Carolina, where he appeared in 40 games. Across his college career, he totaled 121 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, six pass deflections, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception. He signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft, agreeing to a three-year contract.

Career highlights

Martin-Scott's game is built on physicality and versatility, giving him the ability to stop the run, rush the passer and drop into coverage. That well-rounded skill set at South Carolina helped him land a three-year NFL contract despite going unselected in the draft.

2025 season recap

Martin-Scott saw action as a rookie for Carolina in 2025, recording seven solo tackles and a forced fumble across the regular season as he worked to carve out a role in the Panthers' linebacker rotation.