Is LJ Martin starting?
LJ Martin is the projected starter at RB for BYU Cougars.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Canutillo, ranked #491 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 1,305 rushing yards, 12 rush TD. That's 52% of the team's production at his spot and 98th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #4
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1305 | 12 |
| 2024 | 723 | 7 |
| 2023 | 518 | 4 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8873
- National Rank
- #491
- High School
- Canutillo
- Hometown
- El Paso, TX
Why this rating?
On a 86-rated offense; 98th-percentile production (×0.97 for competition level) put them +8 vs unit starters → 91.
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 RB · BYU Cougars
- 1491LJ MartinStarter
- 23075Sione Moa
- 31264Preston Rex
- 42562Devaughn Eka
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.