Introducing the new Hoosiers:

In signing 6-foot-4, 230-pound tight end Brad Martin, the Hoosiers may have picked up its most versatile athlete in the 2006 class. Hailing from Marion Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio, Martin led his team to an 8-3 finish his senior year and earned first team all-league honors as a tight end, defensive back and punter. \nHe earned first team all-district as a tight end and all-state recognition in the Associated Press Division V poll in his senior campaign. \nHe showed his potential in a 41-6 victory over Buckey Valley when he caught a 50-yard pass for a score as part of a 63-yard drive. \nMartin's junior year saw him earn second team all-district honors for his production on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Martin recorded 21 receptions for 333 yards and four touchdowns while defensively he posted 72 tackles, forced two fumbles and had a pair of interceptions. He also earned defensive all-district in 2003 and picked up an all-district honoree award in basketball and baseball.\nRivals.com said Martin is a "Division I prospect; considered a mid-major prospect; deemed to have limited pro potential but definite Division I prospect; may be more of a role player."\nESPN.com gave Martin a rating of 40, meaning that he has redeeming qualities and is projected to contribute at the Division 1 level. \nIn Martin, the Hoosiers could have a standout athlete who has experience in playing three positions, a potentially valuable asset to a team who finished 4-7 last year and hasn't seen a winning season since 1994. \nHoeppner is hoping Martin helps round out the class.\n"One of our staff objectives is to maintain a recruiting presence in Ohio, and Brad is key in that mission. We offered Brad after he was at our camp last summer, as we like his size and speed," IU football head coach Terry Hoeppner said in a statement.