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El Paso's LJ Martin Shines on AP Preseason All-America
19 Aug
Summary
- LJ Martin named to AP second-team preseason All-America.
- He is the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
- BYU is ranked No. 14 in the Preseason Top 25 poll.
El Paso's LJ Martin, a star running back for Brigham Young University, has earned a prestigious preseason honor. As of August 19, 2026, Martin was named to the second-team preseason Associated Press All-America team.
Martin, a graduate of Canutillo High School, is currently a senior at BYU. He was recognized as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year for the previous season and also received first-team All-Big 12 honors. His performance in 2025 included 1,305 rushing yards, ranking him 11th nationally.
BYU enters the 2026 football season ranked No. 14 in the Preseason Top 25 poll. The team is set to kick off its season on Saturday, September 5, 2026, against Utah Tech. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. MDT at LaVell Edwards Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
