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This has been a story with various twists and turns.
In the 2017 recruiting cycle, it seemed unlikely Michigan would add both Oliver Martin and Nico Collins to a class with Tarik Black and Donovan Peoples-Jones. Yet, it happened, and it looked as if the Wolverines had hauled in a historic wide receiver class, destined for greatness.
About that…
While Peoples-Jones made it to the NFL via a sixth-round pick by Cleveland, Black transferred to Texas this offseason. But it’s the receiver that made a move in the spring of 2019 that has found yet another new home.
It made sense for Martin to transfer from Michigan to Iowa: He hails from Iowa City. But he surprised many by seeking another new home this offseason, electing to transfer to a third school prior to his fourth year of college.
Reportedly, he has made his decision, as he’ll make his way to nearby Nebraska, this time as a walk-on.
I can confirm that former Michigan and Iowa wide receiver Oliver Martin has transferred to Nebraska as a walk-on.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) August 21, 2020
In 2019, according to PFF, Martin played in six games and caught 5-of-7 passes thrown his way for 28 yards and one touchdown. He played against his former team in Ann Arbor with the Hawkeyes and was targeted once, but was denied in the end zone by Ambry Thomas.
Nonetheless, it’s a different trajectory in the promising receiver’s career.