Kaden Martin, the son of former Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin, has announced his intention to join the LSU Tigers for the 2026 football season, where he will play under head coach Lane Kiffin. The move marks a pivotal moment in Martin's career as he transitions from a multi‑sport high school athlete to a Division I quarterback prospect.
Martin’s high school résumé reads like a highlight reel. At Knoxville Catholic, he threw for 1,226 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2019 while also rushing for nine scores. The following year he posted 1,379 passing yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions, and added another nine rushing touchdowns. His performance earned him a Perfect Game All‑American selection in 2021 after he set a school record with 13 home runs in baseball.
A Family Legacy in the SEC
The Martin name carries deep roots in Tennessee football. Tee Martin was a key member of the Volunteers’ 1998 national championship team and later served as an assistant coach under Jeremy Pruitt from 2019 to 2020. A bronze statue of Tee Martin stands outside Neyland Stadium, a permanent tribute to his contributions. Kaden’s decision to head to LSU adds a new chapter to that lineage, linking his path directly to the SEC’s storied history.
Before arriving at LSU, Martin experienced college football at several institutions. He began his collegiate career at MTSU, later transferred to the University of Miami, and finished his prep years at East Tennessee State University while also playing baseball. In his senior year, he moved to Maryland to attend McDonogh School, where he continued to develop both as a quarterback and a baseball player.
The upcoming clash between LSU and Tennessee on November 21 will showcase this familial connection on the field. While Kaden Martin prepares to face his father's alma mater, the game promises to be a narrative-driven showdown, drawing attention from fans who have followed the Martin saga from Knoxville to Baton Rouge.