BYU Cougars#4 · RB LJ Martin
95 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- El Paso, TX
LJ Martin is a RB (#4) for BYU, from El Paso, TX. In the 2026 season he has 344 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, 86.0 rushing yards per game over 4 games. He has 61.5 fantasy points (PPR), 15.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 20
Rushing TDs 19
Receptions 18
Receiving yards 18
Total TDs 19
Scrimmage yards 19
Efficiency
Yards per carry 14
Yards per catch 16
Fantasy points 19
Receiving usage 18
Carry volume 19
Yards per touch 13
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 18
Frame 18
Experience 17
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2026 season
344
Rushing yards
3
Rushing TDs
44
Carries
7.8
Yards/carry
5
Receptions
41
Receiving yards
LJ Martin career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BYU | 4 | 44 | 344 | 3 | 5 | 41 | 61.5 |
| 2025 | BYU | 13 | 236 | 1305 | 12 | 36 | 255 | 262 |
| 2024 | BYU | 10 | 138 | 723 | 7 | 10 | 98 | 144.1 |
| 2023 | BYU | 10 | 109 | 518 | 4 | 11 | 45 | 97.4 |
| Career | 37 | 527 | 2890 | 26 | 62 | 439 | 565 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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7
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3
0
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13No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at TCU | W 17-10 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Colorado State | W 41-23 | 176 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Sep 12 | vs Arizona | W 28-17 | 98 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Utah Tech | W 63-7 | 54 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowBYU RB: #4
- ClassSenior
- HometownEl Paso, TX
LJ Martin: BYU RB profile and stats
LJ Martin is a RB (#4) for BYU, from El Paso, TX. This profile tracks LJ Martin's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the BYU roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where BYU sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
LJ Martin in the news
All newsPreviewIowa State at BYU: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Iowa State visits BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is 10:15 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-06RecapBYU beat TCU 17-10 (Week 5, 2026)BYU beat TCU 17-10 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Now BYU is 4-0, 2-0 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 2-3, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapBYU beat Colorado State 41-23 (Week 3, 2026)BYU beat Colorado State 41-23 at Canvas Stadium. Now BYU is 3-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Colorado State is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does LJ Martin play for?
LJ Martin plays for BYU, wearing #4 at RB.
What position does LJ Martin play?
LJ Martin is a RB for BYU.
How tall is LJ Martin?
LJ Martin is 6-2 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is LJ Martin in?
LJ Martin is listed as a senior on the BYU roster.
Where is LJ Martin from?
LJ Martin is from El Paso, TX.
How many rushing yards does LJ Martin have?
LJ Martin has 344 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.