LJ Martin explained

LJ Martin
School:BYU Cougars
Currentnumber:27
Currentposition:Running back
Class:Sophomore
Heightft:6
Heightin:2
Weight Lb:225
Highschool:Canutillo (Canutillo, Texas)
Pastschools:
  • BYU (2023–present)
Espn:4918126

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

Early life

Martin attended Canutillo High School located in Canutillo, Texas. During Martin's senior season he rushed for 2,137 yards and 23 touchdowns, while also making 15 catches for 376 yards and six touchdowns.[1] Coming out of high school, Martin was rated as a four star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as BYU, Stanford, Texas Tech, Air Force, Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, and Colorado State.[2] [3] Initially, Martin had decided to commit to play college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.[4] [5] However, Martin would flip his commitment to play for the Stanford Cardinal.[6] [7] Then finally on signing day, Martin would again flip his commitment, this time to play for the BYU Cougars.[8] [9]

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.[10] In week three, Martin rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks.[11] Martin finsished his first collegaite season rushing for 518 yards and four touchdowns on 109 carries, while also hauling in 11 receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown.[12] [13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drew . Jay . Freshman running back LJ Martin is already drawing rave reviews at BYU . Deseret News . 28 August 2023 . 2 September 2024.
  2. Web site: Harper . Mitch . Former Stanford Commit LJ Martin Signs With BYU Football . KSL Sports . February 2023 . 2 September 2024.
  3. Web site: Schott . Drew . 3-star RB L.J. Martin flips to BYU from Stanford . On3.com . February 2023 . 2 September 2024.
  4. Web site: Ginnan . Collin . 4-star RB L.J. Martin commits to Texas Tech . On3.com . 29 April 2022 . 2 September 2024.
  5. Web site: Chavez . Felix . One of the most sought after players in El Paso, L.J. Martin, has made his commitment . El Paso Times . 29 April 2022 . 2 September 2024.
  6. Web site: Stewart . Savanna . Canutillo star L.J. Martin changes commitment from Texas Tech to Stanford . El Paso Times . 2 September 2024.
  7. Web site: Deaver . Colin . Canutillo 3-star running back LJ Martin flips commitment from Texas Tech to Stanford . KTSM9News . 2 September 2024.
  8. Borba . Kevin . Four-star running back LJ Martin flips commitment from Stanford to BYU . Sports Illustrated . February 2023 . 2 September 2024.
  9. Lundquist . Casey . BYU Flips Stanford RB Commit LJ Martin on Signing Day . Sports Illustrated . February 2023 . 2 September 2024.
  10. Web site: Drew . Jay . How the Cougars landed freshman running back LJ Martin, offensive star of season-opening win . Deseret News . 6 September 2023 . 2 September 2024.
  11. Web site: McCann . Dave . How an FBI tip helped bring LJ Martin to BYU . Deseret News . 13 October 2023 . 2 September 2024.
  12. Web site: Drew . Jay . A bigger, stronger LJ Martin humbly says he is ready to become BYU's RB1, if needed . Deseret News . 8 March 2024 . 2 September 2024.
  13. Web site: Walker . Sean . Led by rising sophomore LJ Martin, what is the state of BYU's running back depth? . KSL News . 2 September 2024.

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