Oregon DB, former 4-star recruit, announces he has entered transfer portal

Oregon defensive back Cole Martin, a member of the Ducks’ 2023 recruiting class, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday. He announced the news through NIL agency the Nilx Group:

Big Moves Ahead 🚀: Shut down Corner and Defensive Back @coleemartinn is stepping into new horizons as he enters the transfer portal. An exceptional athlete with a remarkable journey ahead. We're excited to see where his talent takes him next. Go get yours, Cole! 😤💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/WpcVzQ3NN7

— Nilx (@NilxGroup) January 2, 2024

Martin was considered the No. 28 cornerback in the country and a 4-star recruit when he signed with the Ducks from the class of 2023. He played in all 14 games for Oregon as a true freshman, making 21 tackles and an interception. That included a season-high 5 tackles against Arizona State on Nov. 18. In the Fiesta Bowl vs. Liberty, he was credited with a tackle.

Eleven players have now entered the transfer portal for the Ducks, who have a total of 6 players coming to the program as incoming transfers in 2024 as it prepares to head to the Big Ten.

In its final year in the Pac-12, Oregon finished 12-2, including Monday’s Fiesta Bowl win over Liberty. Dan Lanning is now 22-5 at the helm of the Ducks program since taking the reins ahead of the 2022 season.