The Badgers are looking out west early in the 2023 class. After securing 2020 signee LB Malik Reed from the Grand Canyon state, Wisconsin is once again journeying to Arizona and offering top talent.
Wisconsin extended on offer to class of 2023 CB Cole Martin, who is already seen as a top defensive back in the group.
Blessed to Say I Have Received An Offer From The University of Wisconsin! ❤️🤍@bzdebski @jimleonhard @BadgerFootball @prowaytraining pic.twitter.com/79PB6IcDDp
— PRIMETIME 🦅 (@colemartin21) September 2, 2020
In talking to Rivals USC analyst Alec Simpson, who covered Arizona high school football all of last year for the Rivals network, he raved about the young CB’s physicality when breaking down his film:
“Martin is one of the top defensive backs in the Grand Canyon State regardless of class,” said Simpson. “At 5-10 175 pounds, he brings solid size to the table as he’s only heading into his sophomore year. As a freshman on varsity, he amassed 38 total tackles, 2 int (one of which was returned for a touchdown from 78 yards out), 1 fumble recovery, and 5 passes deflected. Martin is a really instinctive defensive back and does a nice job of tracking the football in space. This is the type of defensive back that will break on the football with no false steps. He isn’t afraid to get physical with his opponents and make his presence felt on the gridiron. Martin also brings explosive speed to the table that makes him a solid weapon in the return game. Martins’ recruitment still has a ways to go, but expect him to be one of the top 2023 defensive backs nationally with early offers from the likes of LSU, Oregon, and USC to name a few.”
Currently, Martin holds offers from the likes of Arizona State, Arkansas, and Florida State among other top power five programs. He is the second CB offered by the Badgers in the class of 2023, alongside Florida native Sharif Denson.