LJ Martin: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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LJ Martin is a freshman RB at BYU from El Paso, TX. He is listed at 6'2", 225 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks LJ Martin No. 105 on its 2027 board (No. 5 among running backs): a 85% chance to be drafted, 22% to go in the top 100 picks and 3% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. At BYU (2023–26) he ran 527 times for 2,890 yards and 26 touchdowns and caught 62 passes for 439 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: BYU
- Position: RB
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Hometown: El Paso, TX
- Jersey: #4
- Big board: No. 105 of 2027 (No. 5 RB)
- Projection: Rounds 4-7
- Chance to be drafted: 85%
- Recruiting: 3-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BYU | 4 | 44 | 344 | 3 | 5 | 41 | 0 |
| 2025 | BYU | 13 | 236 | 1305 | 12 | 36 | 255 | 0 |
| 2024 | BYU | 10 | 138 | 723 | 7 | 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 2023 | BYU | 10 | 109 | 518 | 4 | 11 | 45 | 1 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Tech | W | 7 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | Arizona | W | 20 | 98 | 0 | 2 | 27 |
| 3 | at Colorado State | W | 15 | 176 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 | at TCU | W | 2 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com