#22
Xavier Martinez
Returning to Iowa State for 2026
Chicago, Ill. → Hoffman Estates
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Iowa State
Returning around him
- 1 Iowa State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (48 in / 55 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Iowa State · Last season: 8-4 (AP #22) · Talent rank #71 · 2026 recruiting class #54
Background
Awards & Honors Honorable Mention All-GLIAC (2025) 2025 (at Northern Michigan) Played in 10 games, making nine starts … earned Honorable Mention All-GLIAC recognition … finished season with 22 tackles, including 1.5 for loss, and forced a fumble … also had five pass breakups … notched a season-hi...
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