Is Nikai Martinez starting?
Nikai Martinez is the projected starter at FS for Michigan State Spartans.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of Apopka, ranked #356 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 24 tackles, 0 INT, 0 PBU. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 69 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #21
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 51 | 2 | 2 |
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
- 0.8967
- National Rank
- #356
- High School
- Apopka
- Hometown
- Apopka, FL
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated defense; 55th-percentile production (×0.84 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 69.
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 FS · Michigan State Spartans
- 12169Nikai MartinezStarter
- 22658Trevaughn Martinez
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.