Apopka (FL) four-star cornerback Nikai Martinez released a top-12 in November, with Clemson included as one of his top schools. A recent trip to Clemson confirmed for Martinez that the Tigers will be a serious contender for his commitment.
Martinez is currently ranked as the No. 28 cornerback in the 2022 class and the No. 222 player overall according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Martinez’s top schools include Clemson, Arkansas, Auburn, Cincinnati, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Mississippi State, Notre Dame, and Tennessee. At 5-11, 175-pounds, Martinez has the potential to line up at multiple positions in the Clemson secondary, and defensive backs coach Mike Reed loves the versatility that Martinez brings to the secondary.