Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
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LJ Martin is a nice combination of thumping power, as well as a nimbleness that allows him to make defenders miss. He showcases his elusiveness whether he has the ball in his hands or not, as he can find holes in the defense. He also showcases his power not just as a runner but as a pass blocker. And to round everything out, his contact balance allows him to make the most out of every touch he gets.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: LJ Martin, RB, BYU
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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