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L.J. Martin

FA · RB

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Dynasty Value

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L.J.

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Prospect Profile2026 Class

62.2Composite Score

Composite Breakdown

Each row compares L.J. Martin to other 2026 prospects in that signal — except Class × Draft Slot, which shows the editorial multiplier applied to L.J. Martin's 2026-class + draft-slot combo (baseline 1.00× = neutral).

Computed from 2 of 6 signals

  • Draft Capital25%
  • Combine Athletic17%
  • Rookie ADP17%
  • Expert Consensus17%▲~averageECR #102
  • College Production15%
  • Class × Draft Slot9%▲+10% (1.10×)+10% (1.10×)

Class rank: 67th percentile

Risk & Opportunity Analysis (10 flags)

Risk Flags

6
  • Injury Recovery

    Martin had shoulder surgery after BYU's 2025 season and is sitting out all contact drills during spring 2026 camp. While head coach Kalani Sitake says he's 'right on target,' a reinjury in his senior season would be devastating to his 2027 draft stock.

  • Draft Capital Risk

    NFL scouts projected Martin as only a 5th-round pick before he returned to BYU — a clear signal of concerns despite his production. His dynasty ceiling is heavily dependent on converting college success into a significantly higher 2027 draft slot.

  • Injury Concerns

    He underwent December 2025 shoulder surgery to repair an October injury he played through, and was still rehabbing at the start of spring 2026 camp. Health is worth monitoring given his heavy workload (236 carries in 2025).

  • Usage & Volume

    A bell-cow college workload combined with a downhill, contact-heavy running style raises tread/durability concerns that NFL teams weigh heavily for the RB position.

  • NFL Timeline

    Martin is not yet on an NFL roster and won't enter the league until the 2027 NFL Draft at the earliest. In standard (non-devy) dynasty formats, he carries zero actionable value until after that draft.

  • Athletic Profile

    Scouts note he lacks elite top-end speed and wins on vision, patience and physicality (comps: Tyler Allgeier, lighter AJ Dillon), which can cap his draft ceiling absent a strong combine.

Opportunity Flags

4
  • Draft Stock Rise

    Martin bypassed the 2026 draft specifically to elevate his profile. A dominant senior season — especially with BYU in the Big 12 spotlight — could push him from a Day 3 afterthought into a Day 2 selection with legitimate NFL starting upside.

  • Athletic Profile

    At 6'2", 220 lbs with a 4.46 forty, Martin has the rare size-speed combination that NFL teams covet at the position. He led the nation in yards after contact in 2025, demonstrating elite contact balance and broken-tackle ability beyond just raw athleticism.

  • College Production

    1,305 rushing yards, 12 TDs, 5.5 YPC, and 36 catches as a 2025 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year proves three-down utility. His pass-catching and patience in zone-run schemes translate to an NFL skill set that scouts value for early NFL readiness.

  • Pass-Catching Upside

    36 catches for 255 yards in 2025 flashes the pass-game usage NFL teams covet, which supports a potential dynasty role beyond early-down work if he lands well in 2027.

Scenarios (4)
  • Healthy senior year, rises to Day 2possible+35%

    Full shoulder recovery plus repeat 1,300+ yard season elevates him into the 2027 Round 2-3 range

  • Solid year, Day 3 depth backlikely+10%

    Productive but unspectacular senior season; drafted Rounds 4-7 in 2027 into a committee role

  • Re-injury or down year tanks stockpossible-20%

    Shoulder setback or regression behind a rebuilt offensive line craters his draft projection

  • Breakout into early-round NFL pickunlikely+50%

    Dominant season plus strong combine validates first-round buzz and premium NFL landing spot