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Nikai Martinez Michigan State
File SAF-98 · National rank 1079 · 2027 class

Nikai Martinez

#21· Michigan State ·SAF ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Apopka, Fla.
5'11"Height 196 lbWeight
RepresentationBTM Group (Black Tie Management Group) Confirmed
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Quick Notes
Nikai Martinez is a redshirt senior defensive back who transferred to Michigan State from UCF and projects as a starter. A high-upside, injury-tested defender, he profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyBTM Group (Black Tie Management Group)
Contact@blacktiemg / IG @thebtmgroup
NotesNIL representation — BTM Group (Black Tie Management Group).
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#98 SAF / 1206
#1079 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

The best returning defensive back — a former top-360 recruit and UCF transfer with multi-year starting production (57 tackles/3 INT at UCF, then 51 and steady seasons at MSU). Proven, rangy, and around the ball; a real durability flag (limited to four games in 2025 with a recurring injury before a medical redshirt) tempers the floor, but he returns for 2026 and the grade reflects translatable Big Ten production with the band open on 2027 safety interest.

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SAF Keys 2025 · Michigan State
24
Tot
Better than 61% of 694 SAFs
0
INT
Better than 34% of 671 SAFs
0
PD
Better than 25% of 674 SAFs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#356
National
#38
Position
#45
State
High SchoolApopka
HometownApopka, Fla.
Career Production 4 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 Michigan State — 2400
2024 Michigan State — 5122
2023 UCF — 5431
2022 UCF — 2002
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Transfer
UCF→Michigan State 2024
★★★
Stars
#1116
National
#154
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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