Jaivion Martin hoping to turn heads at Arkansas on Friday

FAYETTEVILLE — Pflugerville (Texas) Class of 2026 three-star tight end Jaivion Martin is among the campers at Arkansas on Friday.

Martin, 6-3, 255, had a very good sophomore season. He caught 32 passes for 557 yards and two touchdowns. The colleges have taken notice with nine already extending an offer including Arizona State, Duke, North Texas and several others. Prior to Arkansas’ camp on Friday Martin talked about why he chose to make the trip to Fayetteville.

“Really I just wanted to see how it was,” Martin said. “How they look. Looking at the coaches and I wanted to come see for myself. How they are looking on my end.”

If Martin attends Arkansas he would play for Morgan Turner, who has put numerous tight ends in the NFL.

“I’ve seen that,” Martin said. “That is why I came. He’s a really good coach. He’s been putting people in the NFL and hoping he can do same for me if I come here. I’m expecting to have a good relationship with him after this camp.”

As far as your play at tight end, what do you do well?

“I catch the ball,” Martin said. “I can get open and can catch difficult balls. Catching puts me over the top right now.”

Martin was working inside the Walker Pavilion doing some testing prior to the camp. He likes what he has seen of the facilities to this point.

“I have been impressed so far,” Martin said. “This is a good indoor field. Looking at the weight room. Coach Turner said he’s going to give me a tour of the facilities so I can see more.”

With nine offers so far Martin has seen the colleges showing strong interest. He talked about what an offer from the Razorbacks would mean to him.

“A lot,” Martin said. “I watch their games a lot and been keeping up with them. I asked my mom can I go because I want to see how it feels up there? So far I’ve been loving it and all the hospitality I’ve been getting.”

If the Razorbacks do offer him they will become his first in the SEC. That would hold special meaning to Martin.

“It would mean a lot,” Martin said. “I love the SEC and I love competing with people. That’s my favorite thing. Compete, that’s what the SEC is. The best place. For me I’m expected to play (in SEC) because I like to work.”

He rates among the Top 10 tight ends in the nation in 2026 by 247Sports. Click here for list.

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