CLEMSON — Michael Martin II is considered by some to be the top running back in the state in the 2028 recruiting class.

The in-state talent out of Christ Church has visited Clemson multiple times since the beginning of the year, including twice during the spring. Last week, he returned to work out at a session of Dabo Swinney’s high school camp. It is the second consecutive summer he has attended camp.

Martin worked out on Wednesday, and the rising 10th grader was quickly moved to the A-group, working out alongside the older running backs on hand.

“Honestly, I think I did good,” Martin told The Clemson Insider. “Learned a lot of stuff from coach (CJ) Spiller, coached (Andrew) Zow, and all the coaches. I think I did better in my drills and my one-on-ones. Just got better overall.”

Martin got a lot of positive feedback from all the coaches.

“Just not to get too big,” Miller said. “Focus on my speed, keep my good footwork and agility.”

Martin previously camped at Oklahoma and worked out at Tennessee over the weekend. The Sooners have been showing a lot of early interest. He also plans to hit a camp at Duke and visit Syracuse. The Orange recently offered the young running back. Wake Forest has already offered as well.

However, Martin is still extremely early in the process and is mostly focused on establishing and growing the relationships at this point in his recruitment.

“Me and coach Spiller, we talk every weekend, and coach Zow on the phone every Monday,” Martin added. “They always give me good feedback. How I can improve as a running back. The way we talk, we have a really good connection with each other.”

And as a rising 10th grader, Martin is also intent on remaining humble as his stock continues to rise.

“I know I haven’t reached my goal yet,” Martin said. “This is just one step in the process. I just don’t let it get to me. I just focused on getting better every day. In the weight room and on the field, so I can reach my goal.”

That goal is to play big-time college football, and while Clemson is still a year away from offering players in his class, it is the offer Martin wants, and one he continues to strive in working for.

“I want it bad, like really bad,” Martin said. “It would mean everything to me. That is a really big goal to accomplish. It is home. It is really home for me.”

Photo of Michael Martin courtesy of Bart Boatwright