From Georgia Tech to Manhattan
Martin, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, began his collegiate career at Georgia Tech in 2022, where he redshirted. He transferred to Blinn College in 2023, then moved on to Southeastern Louisiana in 2024, where he broke out in a big way. He spent the most recent spring practices with Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) before opting to join Kansas State.
Dominant 2024 Season at Southeastern Louisiana
Martin’s 2024 season was a clear indicator of his talent. He:
- Rushed for 1,228 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games (9 starts)
- Was named to the All-Southland Conference First Team
- Became a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given to the top offensive player in FCS
- Ranked 12th in the FCS in rushing yards per game (102.3) and 14th in total rushing yards
- Logged four 100-yard rushing games, including
- 206 yards and 3 TDs vs. Tarleton State
- 185 yards vs. East Texas A&M
- 149 yards vs. Eastern Washington
- 110 yards vs. Northwestern State
Junior College and High School Credentials
At Blinn College in 2023, Martin averaged 80.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 10th nationally in the NJCAA. Back in high school, he was rated the No. 21 RB in the nation and the 256th overall prospect in the 2022 class by ESPN. As a senior, he ran for 1,114 yards and 16 touchdowns, earning all-state honors in Georgia.
Impact on Kansas State
Martin joins a Kansas State team that is coming off a 9-4 record in 2024, their third straight season with at least nine wins. His versatility, explosiveness, and experience should add significant value to a backfield looking for fresh contributors in 2025. His arrival helps ensure depth and competition behind returning talent.
Kansas State’s season opener is a high-profile matchup in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic against Iowa State on August 23 in Dublin, Ireland—a fitting stage for Martin’s Power Five debut.
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