Xavier Martinez
6′1″ · 202 lb · Chicago, IL · Hoffman Estates
On the Iowa State roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Chicago, IL
- Hoffman Estates
- About 300 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
Where he fits
Iowa State lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Iowa State defensive backs with a game this season
Iowa State’s week
- RecordIowa State is 3-3.
- Next gamevs Oklahoma State · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Also from Chicago, IL
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Iowa State in the news
- Iowa State hires Jared Benko as athletics director
The Des Moines Register Oct 23 - Arizona players out for Iowa State game
Arizona Daily Star Oct 22 - Jared Benko named AD
Wide Right & Natty Lite Oct 16
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
Pass share
41.2%
152 pass / 217 run
Plays / game
61.5
6 games
Team sack rate
4.5%
176 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
Xavier Martinez is now graded as a developmental piece in the defensive backfield for Iowa State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Iowa State has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Anthony Johnson Jr. went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Iowa State in 2026
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line