#18
of 218 running backs · Top 8%
+1.34
points added per game vs an average RB
What the numbers say about LJ
- •#4 among 218 qualified running backs on standard downs (+0.44 points per play).
- •Top 1% of running backs in yards per carry (7.8).
- •Ranks #18 of 218 running backs (top 8%) with +1.34 points added per game.
What people are saying about LJ
Updated Oct 24- •Coverage identifies Martin as the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year, a recognition of his standing as BYU's running back. CBS Sports ↗
- •Mel Kiper Jr.'s ranking of Martin among 2027 running backs puts him in the national conversation for that class. BYU Cougars Wire ↗
- •Deseret News reported BYU's offense stayed efficient after his loss, with the coaching staff expressing confidence in the running back group. Deseret News ↗
Summaries of recent news coverage in our own words. Tap a source to read the original.
Against every FBS RB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per carry0.43Top 3%
- Rush success rate56.8%Top 3%
- Yards per carry7.8Top 1%
- Explosive run rate15.9%Top 5%
- Stuffed rate6.8%Top 6%
- Carry share36.8%Top 42%
- EPA per target0.09Bottom 42%
What he does best
- Yards per carry (Top 1%)
- EPA per carry (Top 3%)
- Rush success rate (Top 3%)
What to work on
- EPA per target (Bottom 42%, his lowest mark)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Players like Martin
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 85%match
+1.53 points added per game
Compare to Martin - 70%match
+1.76 points added per game
Compare to Martin - 69%match
+1.10 points added per game
Compare to Martin
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.41 EPA · 58% succ · 24 plays
- 2nd down+0.40 EPA · 53% succ · 15 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.66 EPA · 60% succ · 5 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.44 EPA · 64% succ · 33 plays
- Passing downs+0.41 EPA · 36% succ · 11 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.68 EPA · 57% succ · 7 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.39 EPA · 59% succ · 22 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+0.48 EPA · 55% succ · 22 plays
Direction
- Middle+0.47 EPA · 50% succ · 24 plays
- Left+0.43 EPA · 80% succ · 10 plays
- Right+0.34 EPA · 50% succ · 10 plays
Season stats
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Expl% | Stuff% | Car Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 344 | 7.8 | 3 | 15.9% | 6.8% | 36.8% |
| Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 41 | 0 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Rushing | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsUtah Tech | 7 car, 54 yds, 0 TD | 1/1, 5 yds, 0 TD | -0.13 |
| 2 | vs Arizona | 20 car, 98 yds, 0 TD | 2/3, 27 yds, 0 TD | +0.43 |
| 3 | at Colorado State | 15 car, 176 yds, 3 TD | 1/1, 9 yds, 0 TD | +0.63 |
| 5 | at TCU | 2 car, 16 yds, 0 TD | 1/3, 0 yds, 0 TD | +0.90 |