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LJ Martin earns preseason AP All-America honors for BYU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:04 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

LJ Martin earns preseason AP All-America honors for BYU

Summary

LJ Martin, a running back for BYU, has been named to the second-team preseason Associated Press All-America team. The selection was announced on August 18, 2026. Martin, a Canutillo High School graduate, was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2025, rushing for 1,305 yards. He is also recognized as the 2026 Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and received additional preseason All-America honors from Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. BYU, ranked No. 14 in the Preseason Top 25 poll, will open its 2026 season against Utah Tech on September 5.

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•LJ Martin named second-team preseason AP All-American.
•He rushed for 1,305 yards in the 2025 season.
•Martin is the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
•BYU opens the season against Utah Tech on September 5.
•The team is ranked No. 14 in the Preseason Top 25 poll.

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12:04 PMYahoo Sports — El Paso's LJ Martin continues rise with preseason AP All-America honor

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El Paso's LJ Martin was selected as a second-team preseason All-American by the Associated Press. The Canutillo HS grad plays running back for BYU.
— Yahoo Sports

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