Florida's football program is making a concerted push to secure the services of Trey Martin, a five‑foot‑ten, 202‑pound running back who is projected as one of the premier prospects in the 2027 class.
A standout junior season
During his junior year at Franklin Parish High School in Winnsboro, Louisiana, Martin compiled 1,310 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns, a performance that translated to an 11.4‑yard average per carry and attracted the attention of several SEC powerhouses.
A crowded field of suitors
Martin's recruitment portfolio includes offers from Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss, Arkansas and a host of other programs, giving him 23 total scholarship possibilities and positioning him as a coveted target for multiple conference rivals.
Rankings and odds
Composite rankings from 247Sports place him at No. 199 nationally and No. 12 among running backs, while On3’s metrics list him at Nos. 244 and 15 respectively. Industry analysts currently project an 84.2 % chance that Alabama will be the school that ultimately signs him, with Ole Miss at 4.8 % and Florida hovering near 4.1 %.
Coaching influence
First‑year head coach Jon Sumrall is leveraging his new position to broaden the Gators' reach into rival SEC territories, a strategy that could reshape the team's roster composition in the coming cycles.
Additional blue‑chip additions
The recent verbal commitments of running back Andrew Beard and wide receiver Elias Pearl have helped Florida climb into the top five of national recruiting rankings, underscoring the impact of Sumrall’s early recruiting work.
If the Gators can flip Martin from his current commitments, the addition would represent a significant boost to their offensive plans and further validate the program’s upward trajectory under its new leadership.