Former UCLA QB Justyn Martin could be closing in on a decision
The former UCLA quarterback is on an official visit back East and could make his decision sooner than later.
Former
UCLA quarterback
Justyn Martin is currently on a visit to
Maryland and the Terps are making a strong push right now.
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Martin visited
Florida earlier in the month and this trip to Maryland is his second official trip since jumping in to the Transfer Portal. Martin is currently a high-three-star prospect with an 88 rating in the Sports Transfer Portal Rankings.
While we know the visit to Florida was a good one for Martin, the opportunity to compete for a starting spot is a big priority for him. He was slated to be QB1 at UCLA this fall before entering the Transfer Portal and obviously Gator freshman DJ Lagway is locked in as the starter for the next two years.
Maryland reached out to Martin a little over a week ago and has done a good job making sure he knows he's a high priority. From talking with someone close to Martin's recruitment, the offensive fit, chance to play early and the talent on the roster are all big pluses for him.
I went ahead and put in a Crystal Ball forecast for the Terps, and I could see a decision going down as soon as later this weekend.
He played in three games, including a start at
Penn State, and played well against one of the nation's top defenses.
Martin is currently a red-shirt sophomore and played in three games during his UCLA career. He got one start playing on the road against Penn State last season and played well, completing 22 of 30 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown.
Martin was a four-star prospect coming out of Inglewood (Calif.) as part of the class of '22 and rated the No. 17 signal caller in the country.
