Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
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So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
FilmBackground Info
4-Star prospect according to 247 Sports
First-team All-State in high school
Two-time All-district selection in basketball in high school
Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2025
First-team All-Big 12 in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
Received 72.8% of the carries out of the backfield in 2025
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
3.56 Yards per carry after contact
119 Missed tackles forced
Strengths
Good vision out of the backfield as a runner or receiver
Showcases strength and contact balance
Can break through arm tackles and make defenders miss in space
One of the better receivers in the class
Short area quickness can flash
Player Summary
LJ Martin is a nice combination of thumping power, as well as a nimbleness that allows him to make defenders miss. He showcases his elusiveness whether he has the ball in his hands or not, as he can find holes in the defense. He also showcases his power not just as a runner but as a pass blocker. And to round everything out, his contact balance allows him to make the most out of every touch he gets.
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This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on BYU’s LJ Martin