Is Cole Martin starting?
Cole Martin is the projected starter at SS for UCLA Bruins.
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The Tackling Machine
A 4-star recruit out of Basha, ranked #241 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 65 tackles, 1 INT, 3 PBU. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 86th-percentile production nationally — good for a 70 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #4
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 1 | 3 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9144
- National Rank
- #241
- High School
- Basha
- Hometown
- Chandler, AZ
Why this rating?
On a 74-rated defense; 86th-percentile production (×0.81 for competition level) put them -4 vs unit starters → 70.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at SS · UCLA Bruins
- 1470Cole MartinStarter
- 22770Ta'Shawn James
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.