LJ Martin

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LJ Martin
BYU Cougars–No. 27
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career history
College
  • BYU (2023–present)
High school Canutillo (Canutillo, Texas)

LJ Martin is an American college football running back for the BYU Cougars.

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Early life

Martin attended Canutillo High School in Canutillo, Texas, where he rushed for 2,137 yards and 23 touchdowns and made 15 catches for 376 yards and six touchdowns as a senior. [1] He was rated as a four-star recruit and received offers from schools such as BYU, Stanford, Texas Tech, Air Force, Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, and Colorado State. [2] Initially, Martin committed to play college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. [3] However, he flipped his commitment to play for the Stanford Cardinal. [4] Finally on signing day, Martin again flipped his commitment to the BYU Cougars. [2]

College career

During Martin's first collegiate game in week one of the 2023 season he rushed for 91 yards on 16 carries, as he helped the Cougars to a win over the Sam Houston State. [5] In week 3, Martin rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks. [6] Martin finsished his first collegiate season rushing for 518 yards and four touchdowns on 109 carries, [7] while also hauling in 11 receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ Drew, Jay (28 August 2023). "Freshman running back LJ Martin is already drawing rave reviews at BYU". Deseret News. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 Harper, Mitch (February 2023). "Former Stanford Commit LJ Martin Signs With BYU Football". KSL Sports. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Chavez, Felix (29 April 2022). "One of the most sought after players in El Paso, L.J. Martin, has made his commitment". El Paso Times. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Stewart, Savanna. "Canutillo star L.J. Martin changes commitment from Texas Tech to Stanford". El Paso Times. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Drew, Jay (6 September 2023). "How the Cougars landed freshman running back LJ Martin, offensive star of season-opening win". Deseret News. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  6. ↑ McCann, Dave (13 October 2023). "How an FBI tip helped bring LJ Martin to BYU". Deseret News. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  7. ↑ Drew, Jay (8 March 2024). "A bigger, stronger LJ Martin humbly says he is ready to become BYU's RB1, if needed". Deseret News. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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