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Packers sign fifth-round choice Kamal Martin

The Packers announced Thursday they have signed linebacker Kamal Martin to his rookie deal.

The team made Martin a fifth-round choice, the 175th overall selection.

Green Bay now has signed seven of its nine draft choices. Only third-rounder Josiah Deguara and sixth-rounder Jake Hanson remain unsigned.

Martin was a three-year starter at the University of Minnesota. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors last season despite playing only eight games. He missed five games with a knee injury.

During his four college seasons, Martin played 45 games and made 177 tackles, including 13 for loss, along with 3.