Martel Hight

Martel Hight Jr. is an American football cornerback & wide receiver for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Early life Hight attended Rome High School in Rome, Georgia. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and the 49th overall cornerback in the class of 2023, and committed to play college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

College career As a freshman in 2023, Hight played in all 12 games, tallying 38 tackles and an interception. In 2024, he appeared in all 13 games, recording 33 tackles with two being for a loss and two interceptions, while returning 18 punts for 265 yards and a touchdown, earning second-team all-SEC honors as a returner. Heading into the 2025 season, Hight planned to be a three-way player, as a receiver, defensive back, and returner. In the season opener, he hauled in two passes for 17 yards and made four tackles in a win over Charleston Southern. In week 3, Hight recorded four receptions for 33 yards in an upset win over South Carolina.