Martel Hight

NIL on Opendorse As a Sophomore (2024) • All-SEC second team (return specialist) • Phil Steele honorable mention All-America (punt returner) • Jet Award semifinalist (top returner) • Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll • Started all 13 games • Finished with 33 tackles, two for loss, two interceptions, four break-ups and a forced fumble • Returned 18 punts for 265 yards (14.7 avg) and a touchdown • Recorded interception in the regular-season finale against Tennessee • Forced the first fumble of his career versus South Carolina and earned a PFF Player Grade of 78.8, which ranks top 10 among cornerbacks nationally • Grabbed the second pick of his career against Texas • Tied his career-best with seven tackles at Missouri • Returned Alcorn State’s punt 57 yards for a touchdown As a Freshman (2023) • Played in 11 games as a true freshman, finishing the season with 38 tackles • First freshman in school history with an interception return for a touchdown • Midseason All-SEC, honorable mention defense (College Football Network) • Returned an interception for a touchdown to open the scoring at UNLV. He is the first freshman in school history and first Commodore since 2019 to return an interception for a touchdown. • Preseason True Freshman All-American (247 Sports) Prior to Vandy • Four-star prospect per On3 and ESPN, boasting an 89.30 rating and four-start status per the On3 Industry Comparison • No. 22 cornerback in the nation according to Rivals and No. 23 prospect in Georgia per ESPN • Committed to Vandy over offers from Louisville, Kentucky, Florida and Central Florida • Named 6-AAAAAA Region Athlete/All-Purpose Player of the Year after helping Rome to a 12-2 record and state semifinals • Also plays basketball and runs track • Owns a personal best high jump of 6 feet, 6 inches • Played for coach John Reid at Rome