4-star QB Kaden Martin commits to Miami Baseball, may play football

On Wednesday afternoon, both the Canes baseball and possibly football team received a commitment from Kaden Martin. The son of former San Diego Chargers QB Tee Martin, he plays outfield and pitcher for Knoxville Catholic on the diamond and is also a QB on the gridiron. 

Committed.🧡💚 @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/e2CbifEhMD

— Kaden Martin (@kaden_17) March 3, 2021

He’s ranked as the 7th-best dual-threat QB in the country and #341 overall according to the 247Sports’ Composite. 

According to sources in Coral Gables, his commitment is more so for the Canes’ baseball team with a chance to also star for the football team, but he is more likely to suit up for the former than the latter.

Martin alluded to Canes’ baseball head coach Gino DiMare and his recent success of sending multiple players to the big leagues as well as developing a relationship with former Cane John Jay.

2022 4⭐️ Kaden Martin, on why he chose Miami.

Also had great things to say about Tennessee baseball HC Tony Vitello. @kaden_17 pic.twitter.com/V2WXz20f7w

— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) March 3, 2021

However, there is a possibility that he may not suit up for either as he is a highly-regarded baseball prospect who may be selected in the early rounds of the 2021 MLB draft. 

IMPACT

I personally did not know how hard Miami was recruiting Martin initially, simply because it was no secret that Miami was hot on the tail of Lowndes QB Jacurri Brown. 

Martin would be nice to have in our class for insurance and he’s no fluke for a gunslinger, but all signs still point to the 6’4”. 205 lb. Brown as their #1 target on the QB board. 

Now that I mention Brown, I feel confident assuming that Miami’s interest in the 5th-ranked dual-threat QB  is reciprocated as he did include Miami in his top-5 along with Florida, Auburn, Arizona State, and Texas A&M.

Who has the best shot at this four-star QB? We rank Jacurri Brown’s top five, and talk how soon a commitment could be made: https://t.co/70YXwKcRTBpic.twitter.com/3utgP0z1cl

— ChadSimmons_ (@ChadSimmons_) March 3, 2021

But Rhett Lashlee’s been on his tail nonstop and they should be considered the favorites for him.

Stay tuned to @SixthRingCanes and I (@PaulAustria_) on Twitter as we keep you updated and get you ready as the Canes begin spring camp next Saturday, March 13th. 

That includes a new episode of The Sixth Ring, which you don’t want to miss.