Martell Buchanan is a physical, high-motor safety rising into a bigger Kent State role
In the 2025 season, Martell Buchanan played in all 12 games for Kent State and finished with 4 tackles, and in 2026 reports from the program describe him as a hitter who “flies around” and can help set the tone in the secondary[1][2]. At 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, the redshirt sophomore brings length, effort, and versatility to the DB room, with his biggest differentiator being physicality and urgency rather than flashy box-score production[1][2]. If you want a defensive back who plays with juice and can grow into a more disruptive role, he’s a solid fit[2].
