Christian Martin
Junior offensive lineman on Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 300 lb · Saint Rose, LA · Destrehan
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1481 nationally · Signed with Colorado State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 offensive lineman on Illinois's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Colorado State in 2023.
- Transferred from Colorado State to Illinois in 2026.
Christian Martin
He got to Illinois by way of Colorado State.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2023
- Signed with Colorado State3-star out of Destrehan
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to Illinois
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Illinois has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Alex Palczewski was one of them, an All-American.
Background
2025 - Colorado State Started all 12 games at left tackle Allowed only two sacks in 490 pass blocking snaps, according to PFF 2024 - Colorado State Played in all 13 games, mainly in heavy goal-line personnel and special team units 2023 - Colorado State Redshirted High School Played for coach Marc...