Despite playing on a more run-heavy offense, Finn Martin Finn Martin 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Newton | 2026 State IA has made a name for himself as a reliable No. 1 target for the Cardinals’ passing game. Martin had 637 yards and 4 touchdowns on just 35 catches last season. Despite his smaller size, Martin played often in a TE/WR hybrid role, where he excelled as a reliable target up the seams and for pop passes over the middle of the field. Martin showed great route-running ability, being able to adjust and attack different zones to create openings for his QB when he scrambled, while also showing great footwork and change of direction after the catch. Martin will remain to be Klein’s most trusted target in the passing game heading into his senior year.

Yet another Newton Cardinal to discuss after listing Caden Klein Caden Klein 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Newton | 2026 State IA amongst the top returning passers and rushers coming back in 2025, Finn Martin Finn Martin 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Newton | 2026 State IA will be one of his top options this fall after posting 35 catches for 637 yards and four touchdowns last year. Those four scores were exactly half of the passing touchdowns Klein completed last fall.

When Klein isn’t carrying the rock, he’ll be looking to beat opposing defenses over the top, with Martin being a huge part of their offensive attack. A pass-catching, wide receiver/tight end hybrid, Martin can leak through defenses, appearing as if he’s a blocker, and slip up the seem for big gains.

With Newton’s ability to run the ball, Martin should be one of the biggest benefactors this fall, catching passes in the play-action game and finding the holes in zone coverage.

Though listed as a WR, Finn Martin Finn Martin 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Newton | 2026 State IA played a significant portion of snaps as a TE last season. Martin was highly productive in this role, finishing with 637 yards on 35 catches and 4 touchdowns. Martin is a sneaky player who is productive on delay routes, getting open vertically and on checkdowns playing this style. Martin does a great job at tracking the ball and adjusting his route to come back for the ball, always looking to make a play for the team. Martin may not exactly be a college-level TE, but he’s worth looking at as a viable pass-catching option.