BRISTOL, Connecticut — BYU running back LJ Martin, the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year, was today named a second-team All-American by Pro Football Network.
Martin, a first-team all-conference selection as the 2025 Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year, earned his spot on the Pro Football Network All-America Second Team after leading the Big 12 in total yards rushing (1,305), yards per game (100.4) and all-purpose yards (1,560). He was also second in the Big 12 in rushing touchdowns (12). Nationally, the 6-2, 220-pound junior from El Paso, Texas, is sixth in the nation in rushing yards and 14th in rushing yards per game.
Last week, Martin was named a semifinalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, which recognizes the top offensive player in college football who has played at a Texas high school or currently plays at a Texas FBS school. He was also on the watch list for the prestigious Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation’s best collegiate running back, and was named Preseason All-Big 12 by Athlon Sports.
As a sophomore in 2024, Martin led BYU in rushing with 723 yards on 138 carries, with seven touchdowns, and received College Football Network All-Big 12 honorable mention. Martin wrapped up his sophomore campaign by being named the 2024 Valero Alamo Bowl Offensive MVP after leading BYU to a 36-14 win over nationally ranked Colorado. In addition, he earned back-to-back Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week honorable-mention recognition for performances versus Arizona and Oklahoma State.