Adrian Martinez (born January 7, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback currently on the roster of the San Francisco 49ers. He made history in 2018 as the first true freshman to start a season opener at Nebraska, where he threw for over 2,600 yards and rushed for 629 yards in his debut year, though his later college career faced challenges before he transferred to Kansas State. Martinez found his professional breakthrough with the Birmingham Stallions in the 2024 UFL season, where he not only led the league in rushing yards but also earned All-UFL honors, won the regular-season MVP and Championship Game MVP, and secured the 2024 UFL Championship. His explosive dual-threat performance in the UFL highlighted his comeback and set the stage for his current NFL opportunity with the 49ers.