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PJ Martin stats, 2026

South Alabama (4–3, Sun Belt). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

PJ Martin is a running back for South Alabama (4–3). Among running backs this season he's 27th in rushing TDs (7), 32nd in carries (106), 58th in rushing yards (470), in 7 games. This week: Louisiana Tech at South Alabama.

Rushing yards47058th of 427 running backs
Carries10632nd of 428 running backs
Yards per carry4.4247th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs727th of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is PJ Martin?

Position
Running back
Class
Senior
Height
5-10
Weight
205 pounds
Number
No. 0
Hometown
New Orleans, LA
High school
De La Salle (New Orleans, LA)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1924 in the 2023 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

PJ Martin's rushing stats

He's 27th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (7) and 32nd of 428 running backs in carries (106).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards47058th of 427
Carries10632nd of 428
Yards per carry4.4247th of 372
Rushing TDs727th of 351

The season

PJ Martin's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 64th of 393 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (9) and 211th of 357 running backs in EPA per play (0.08).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate39.2%255th of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)964th of 393
EPA per play0.08211th of 357

The season

PJ Martin's receiving stats

He's 128th of 395 running backs in catches (9) and 184th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (51).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches9128th of 395
Receiving yards51184th of 392

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

PJ Martin's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023South Alabama12756.312240
2024South Alabama13987.513330
2025South Alabama603265.425490
2026South Alabama1064704.479510
Career1919695.111191570

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

PJ Martin's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2023South Alabama-0.17—-0.17———-0.94%
2024South Alabama+0.41+1.22-0.40———2.53%
2025South Alabama+0.12+0.36+0.0936.7%8.3%—8.112%
2026South Alabama+0.06-0.38+0.1139.2%9.3%12.5%7.223%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

PJ Martin's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. SE LouisianaW 39–146918111
2at TulaneL 24–287315124
3vs. OhioW 41–368021120
4at KentuckyL 21–45489101
5vs. UL MonroeW 52–355813111
6at Arkansas StateW 56–499516111
8at MarshallL 13–204714121

FAQ

Questions about PJ Martin

What position does PJ Martin play?

PJ Martin plays running back for South Alabama, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is PJ Martin from, and what year is he?

PJ Martin is a senior running back for South Alabama, listed at 5-10 and 205 pounds, from New Orleans, LA.

How tall is PJ Martin, and how much does he weigh?

PJ Martin is listed at 5-10 and 205 pounds on South Alabama's 2026 roster.

What year is PJ Martin?

PJ Martin is a senior, from the 2023 recruiting class.

What are PJ Martin's career stats?

Over 4 seasons (2023–2026), PJ Martin has 969 rushing yards on 191 carries with 11 rushing touchdowns, plus 19 catches for 157 yards.

Who does PJ Martin play for?

South Alabama (4–3, Sun Belt), where he plays running back and wears No. 0.

Is PJ Martin eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and PJ Martin was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did PJ Martin play in his last game?

Week 8 at Marshall: 47 rushing yards, 14 carries, 1 rushing TD, 2 explosive runs (12+ yards), 1 catch. South Alabama lost 13–20.

Where did PJ Martin go to high school?

De La Salle (New Orleans, LA). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1924 in the 2023 class.

What are PJ Martin's stats this season?

470 rushing yards, 106 carries, 4.4 yards per carry, 7 rushing TDs, 39.2% rushing success rate in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does PJ Martin rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 27th of 351 in rushing TDs, 32nd of 428 in carries, 58th of 427 in rushing yards.

When does PJ Martin play next?

South Alabama hosts Louisiana Tech Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The numbers' pick: Louisiana Tech.

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