LSU freshman offensive lineman Marlon Martinez has been talked about a good bit over the course of the summer — and for good reason.
The former three-star recruit was ranked as the No. 20 offensive tackle in the country last season during his senior year of high school.
Coming from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Martinez helped lead his team to an undefeated 14-0 record in 2019, culminating in a Florida High School state championship.
His 6-foot-4, 325-pound frame could help set him apart from other freshman offensive linemen competing for a role on the team. Fellow freshman Charles Turner is the likely starting center, but where could Martinez end up playing?
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With the depth LSU has at the position, the Tigers could use Martinez as either an interior or outside offensive lineman.
Ed Ingram and Chasen Hines have the offensive guard spots pretty much already on lock, but should offensive line coach James Cregg switch Martinez to the outside, there is plenty of room to use him in the outside line rotation in certain situations.
Martinez brings versatility to the table along with great hands off the snap and tremendous footwork.
If there was one freshman big man to stand out aside from Turner, Martinez could end up being that player.
Though the 2020 season is looking blurry at this point, Martinez will have more than enough time to be mentored by the veterans and coached by Cregg when and if the Tigers hit pads in fall camp in the near future.
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