Christian Martin
Christian Martin is a three-star recruit from Saint Rose, LA, out of Destrehan (No. 1,481 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Martin comes from
- Saint Rose, LA
- Destrehan
- Destrehan is about 700 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star, No. 1,481 in the 2023 class; signed with Colorado State.
Where Martin fits
Illinois lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 9th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Destrehan
Also from Saint Rose, LA
Came to Illinois by way of Colorado State.
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 9th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Illinois has produced 7 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.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalColorado State to Illinois
- 2025 Colorado State NorvellYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Colorado State NorvellYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Colorado State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school DestrehanDestrehan, LA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,481 in the 2023 class. Signed with Colorado State.
Moves
- Transferred from Colorado State to Illinois, Jan 6, 2026.
2023
- Signed with Colorado StateThree-star, out of Destrehan
2026
- Transferred to Illinoisfrom Colorado State
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Jay Norvell, Tyson Summers and Bret Bielema.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Illinois