Florida to host UCLA transfer quarterback on official visit

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 16: Justyn Martin #6 of the UCLA Bruins scrambles out of the pocket between Kole Jones #17 and Dylan Hall #93 of the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Florida Gators are looking to add some depth at quarterback behind DJ Lagway, who is locked in as the starter for 2025. UCLA transfer Justyn Martin is an emerging name out of the portal, and he’ll be on campus Wednesday for an official visit, according to 247Sports and On3.

A former four-star prospect, Martin appeared in three games for the Bruins in 2024, completing 24 of 35 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown. He redshirted in 2022 and has exhausted two of his four years of eligibility. The Gators have not officially offered Martin yet.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Martin is the 8th-best quarterback and 58th-best player in the portal, according to 247Sports’ transfer rankings. On3 does not rate him as highly, with Martin checking in at No. 18 at his position and No. 160 overall in the portal. Both services have him listed as a three-star transfer.

Martin would have a strong chance to begin the spring as Florida’s backup quarterback, with true freshman Tramell Jones and Colorado State transfer Clay Millen on the roster.

Florida has also reached out to Central Michigan transfer Joe Labas, a redshirt junior, but no visit is set up at publishing time.

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Publish date : 2024-12-10 22:37:00

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