Jersey OL trying to stand out
Offensive tackle Juan Martinez is a solid offensive lineman prospect out of New Jersey in 2006. However, he's being overlooked a bit because of a couple of talented teammates. But that doesn't mean all schools are ignorant to his abilities.
The 6-foot-4, 255-pounder is a three-year starter for Elizabeth, N.J. who is still growing according to Elizabeth head coach Jeff Weiner.
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"He's still growing into his own body, you know how these young kids are, we project him to be a good player and he's maturing in the classroom and as a person," he said. "He's still coming into his own, but he's got his best football ahead of him."
This season Martinez helped Elizabeth to a 9-2 record as they made the playoffs. He went on to be named all-county.
Martinez is being overlooked because of talented teammates Gary Warren and Josh Pryor, but he has received some attention of his own from schools including Boston College, Iowa, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, Penn State and Maryland.
Weiner expects Martinez to hear a lot more from schools after combines.
Martinez recently took in Maryland's junior day, he's is also looking at heading to Iowa, Nebraska and Penn State's summer camp.
Martinez also plans to make a trip to the Blue Chip Combine at Rutgers.
College coaches and top prospects interested in more info on the Blue Chip Combine can e-mail mike@rivals.com