If granted eligibility, Martin would immediately enter the competition for playing time at the outside receiver position with Braydon Johnson and Dee Anderson.
But a cryptic quote from offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn earlier this week might have hinted at part of the reason why Martin was a beneficial addition.
Asked about the competition for snaps at the outside receiver position opposite Tylan Wallace, Dunn mentioned some injury issues.
“We’ve got some good players over there,” Dunn said. “We’ve had some injuries up and down at that position, so it’s kind of day-to-day who’s out there.”
Compounding the issue, Pokes Report of the Sports Illustrated Maven network reported that the 6-foot-6, 229-pound Anderson has been the primary player dealing with injuries, leaving Johnson, who is 6 feet, as the lone experienced receiver at the position.