BYU’s bruising, big-play RB is back for another run
In the 2025 season, LJ Martin became BYU’s engine, finishing with 1,305 rushing yards and earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors; he’s back for 2026 after bypassing the NFL Draft, and reports say he’s healthy and ready for fall camp. He’s a powerful, balanced runner with enough burst to pop explosives and enough patience to punish defenses on short-yardage snaps. If you want a back who can carry volume, win tough yards, and still threaten chunk gains, Martin absolutely belongs on the shortlist.
