Yogi Martin Jr.
Yogi Martin Jr.
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Alin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Yogi is a tough, productive running back who makes the most of his opportunities, finishing with 609 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. He runs with determination, showing a physical edge and the ability to fight through contact to pick up extra yards.
What stands out in his game is his effort and consistency. Yogi keeps his legs moving, stays balanced through traffic, and finds ways to grind out tough yardage when it matters most. He also shows good awareness as a runner, hitting lanes quickly and getting north-south without hesitation.
Despite not needing a huge workload, he’s proven he can be a reliable scoring threat and an efficient piece of the offense. His production and play style have already earned him multiple offers from programs like Arkansas State Red Wolves football, UTSA Roadrunners football, Air Force Falcons football, and Army Black Knights football.
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Read EvaluationMarcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
Martin Jr. is a dynamic runner who blends patience with explosion. He allows blocks to develop, then hits the hole with urgency and burst. Once in space, his combination of speed and quickness makes him difficult to contain, and he consistently shows the ability to generate big plays.
Martin also runs with excellent contact balance, bouncing off defenders and extending plays. As he returns for his senior season, he is already one of the more decorated backs in the area from a recruiting standpoint, holding offers from programs such as UTSA, Tulsa, Sacramento State, New Mexico, UTEP, Miami (OH), Missouri State, Air Force, and Arkansas State. His skill set and production firmly establish him as an elite-level rusher in Houston.
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Read EvaluationAlin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Yogi brings energy and creativity to the backfield. He’s shifty, decisive, and capable of making defenders miss in tight spaces. His quick feet and instincts allow him to extend plays and generate explosive moments.
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Read EvaluationCole Dobbins | Prep Redzone Scout
Headlining an incredible upset victory over Bridgeland, Yogi totaled 4 TDs to the tune of 131 yards. He flashed explosiveness out of the backfield and also displayed great patience and vision, setting up his blocks at all three levels. His lower body contact balance was remarkable breaking tackles while sustaining a strong pad-level. Martin hits gaps with great burst and is sudden in his change of direction. A twitchy back with 10.4 100m speed and all the intangibles to set up long runs for himself, Martin should continue to dominate for the Panthers down the stretch. Holding offers from Sacramento State and UTSA, expect his recruitment to pick up some heat thanks to his great play.
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Read EvaluationAlex Boyer | Prep Redzone Scout
Yogi Martin Jr.
Yogi
Martin Jr.
5'7" | 155 lbs | RB
Cypress Springs | 2027
State
TX
is another top-tier running back coming out of the state of Texas. The Houston-Area product has a unique collection of skills that make him an absolute headache to prepare for on the defensive side of the ball. Yogi is a smooth runner who never wastes any motion when he is coming out of the backfield. With very precise and direct movements as a back, Yogi only needs one cut to get out of the backfield and then does some damage. He also has the power and balance to drop a shoulder through a defender when he is really getting downhill. All of this should come has no surprise as he is also trending towards being one of the top track stars in this class as well. With Yogi recently recording an 11.67 100m dash time, it is clear that he has incredible straight-line speed. Overall, Yogi is one of the more impressive athletes that I have seen out of the state of Texas. Look for him to have a breakout high school career in the future.
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