# Cole Martin's Rise to Bruins Star | UCLA Bruins Football News

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Podcast: [UCLA Bruins Football News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ucla-bruins-football-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7471874)
Published: 2026-07-12T10:12:17+00:00
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Cole Martin is emerging as UCLA’s defensive cornerstone and a top-tier safety in the Big Ten, turning adversity into elite performance. A four-star recruit with a standout high school career—including All-America honors and a regional title—Martin’s path wasn’t easy: he transferred after a rough start, then moved again from Oregon to Arizona State, where a hip injury cut his time short but didn’t dim his impact. At UCLA, he thrived as a starter in all 12 games, anchoring a rebuilding defense. Now, with a new coaching staff and a tougher conference ahead, Martin is poised to lead, lock down the secondary, and help integrate new talent as the Bruins aim higher. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/763efe74ba5bbd5f

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