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Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press Image 1 of / 10 Caption Close Image 2 of 10 In this Nov. 6, 2010 file photo, Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck and Stanford offensive tackle Jonathan Martin celebrate at the end of their game against Arizona in Stanford, Calif. In this Nov. 6, 2010 file photo, Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck and Stanford offensive tackle Jonathan Martin celebrate at the end of their game against Arizona in Stanford, Calif. Photo: Paul Sakuma / AP Image 3 of 10 Jonathan Martin during a football game at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona on Nov. 13, 2010. Jonathan Martin during a football game at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona on Nov. 13, 2010. Photo: Don Feria / StanfordPhoto.com Image 4 of 10 Stanford offensive lineman Jonathan Martin at the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Jan. 3, 2011. Stanford offensive lineman Jonathan Martin at the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Jan. 3, 2011. Photo: Don Feria / StanfordPhoto.com Image 5 of 10 Image 6 of 10 Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin (71) pushes Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) following a play in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Miami Dolphins at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday December 9, 2012. less Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin (71) pushes Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) following a play in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Miami Dolphins at Candlestick Park in ... more Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle Image 7 of 10 In this Aug. 24, 2013, file photo, Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) and tackle Jonathan Martin (71) look over plays during an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Miami Gardens, Fla. Martin was subjected to "a pattern of harassment" that included racist slurs and vicious sexual taunts about his mother and sister by three teammates, according to a report ordered by the NFL. The report said Incognito, who was suspended by the Dolphins in November, and fellow offensive linemen John Jerry and Mike Pouncey harassed Martin. less In this Aug. 24, 2013, file photo, Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) and tackle Jonathan Martin (71) look over plays during an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Miami ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press Image 8 of 10 Miami Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin, center, prepares to speak to members of the media outside the office of the NFL lawyer investigating the team's bullying scandal, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, in New York. Miami Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin, center, prepares to speak to members of the media outside the office of the NFL lawyer investigating the team's bullying scandal, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, in New York. Photo: John Minchillo / Associated Press Image 9 of 10 In this July 24, 2013, file photol, Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) and tackle Jonathan Martin (71) stand on the field during NFL football practice in Davie, Fla. In this July 24, 2013, file photol, Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) and tackle Jonathan Martin (71) stand on the field during NFL football practice in Davie, Fla. Photo: Lynne Sladky / Associated Press Image 10 of 10 The day after: Can Jonathan Martin play? 1 / 10 Back to Gallery

Because of offensive tackle Jonathan Martin’s role at the center of a heavily publicized locker-room bullying scandal, the focus of his trade from the Dolphins to the 49ers on Tuesday was on his off-the-field travails.

A day later, though, here’s a pertinent question: Can he play?

Martin has an impressive pedigree. In his final year at Stanford, he was a first-team All-American and was one of four finalists for the Lombardi Award, given to the nation’s top offensive or defensive lineman. He left Stanford after his junior season and was the No. 42 pick in the 2012 draft.

The numbers from his two-year, 23-start NFL career suggest, though, that he’s very much a work in progress.

Consider: In seven starts in 2013 he allowed seven sacks and his sack-allowed rate – one every 65.4 snaps – was the highest among 70 tackles that played at least 400 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Martin played 458 snaps before he left the team in late October.

In 2012, Martin started all 16 games as a rookie (including four at left tackle), allowed six sacks and his PFF grade (-22.0) ranked 67th among 71 tackles that played at least 400 snaps.

There are, of course, a few factors to consider when digesting those numbers. For starters, Martin had the daunting task of starting at a demanding position as a rookie and it’s not shocking he didn’t exactly flourish in a baptism-by-fire role.

Also, in 2013, he was dealing with depression and twice contemplated suicide, according to the Ted Wells report, an independent investigation into the Dolphins’ locker-room culture. The severe mental strain Martin was under certainly played some role in his on-field performance.

Despite his NFL struggles, there’s little downside to the deal for the 49ers, who relinquished next to nothing (a conditional 2015 seventh-round pick) to acquire him, and will give up nothing, literally, if Martin isn’t on the opening 53-man roster in September.

For his part, Martin will reunite with Jim Harbaugh, his college coach for three seasons, will be tutored by well-respected offensive line coach Mike Solari and won’t have another baptism by fire. He figures to serve as the first tackle off the bench behind Joe Staley and Anthony Davis, the type of role that could have served him well when he entered the league.

So, again, can Martin play?

For the 49ers, it’s worth the modest investment to find out.