Jayden Martin: National Radar Scout Report

Name: Jayden Martin

Class: 2026

School: Ramsay High School (AL)

Height/Weight: 5’8”, 175 lbs

Positions: Running Back / Wide Receiver

GPA: 3.28

National Radar Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Jayden Martin is a dynamic and explosive playmaker who has proven to be one of the most productive running backs in Alabama’s 2026 class. A three-year varsity standout for Ramsay High, Jayden has shown consistent year-over-year growth, elevating from a promising sophomore to a dominant junior and senior performer. Across his last two seasons, he’s tallied over 3,000 all-purpose yards and 45 touchdowns, highlighted by 1,391 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior, followed by 1,128 rushing yards and another 15 touchdowns as a senior.

Jayden runs with a combination of burst, balance, and vision that makes him a nightmare for defenses. His low center of gravity and contact balance allow him to absorb hits and stay upright, while his short-area quickness and field awareness create explosive plays in space. Equally dangerous catching out of the backfield, he adds versatility to any offensive scheme. Off the field, Jayden maintains a 3.28 GPA, balancing AP courses in Pre-Calculus, English, and Government while earning multiple MVP honors, including 2025 Football MVP and WBRC Sideline MVP.

Player Comparison: Torrance Burgess Jr. (Texas State)

Outlook: Complete back with home-run speed, advanced football IQ, and consistent production

🏈 College Coach Evaluation – Running Backs Coach Perspective

Jayden Martin is the type of back every offensive coordinator loves to have — disciplined, tough, and explosive in space. He combines great vision with a powerful running style, consistently hitting the hole with urgency and finishing runs through contact. His acceleration through gaps is elite, and he shows excellent patience setting up blocks before exploding into the second level. He’s a capable receiver who can motion out wide and create mismatches against linebackers. He’s instinctive, decisive, and possesses the lateral quickness to make defenders miss in one-on-one situations.

Ideal Fit: Spread offense with dual-threat backfield looks

Ceiling: Multi-year collegiate starter with All-Conference potential