Makai Polk

Makai Polk (born August 4, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He previously played at California.

Makai Polk
Mississippi State Bulldogs – No. 10
PositionWide receiver
Class
Redshirt
Sophomore
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-04) August 4, 2001
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolEl Cerrito High School
(El Cerrito, California)

Early life and high school

Polk grew up in Richmond, California and initially attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School before transferring to El Cerrito High School before his senior year.[1]

College career

Polk began his collegiate career with the California Golden Bears. He finished his freshman season with 19 receptions for 295 yards and 2 touchdowns.[2] Polk played in four games in the Golden Bears' COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and caught 17 passes for 183 yards and one touchdown. After the end of the season, Polk entered the transfer portal.[3]

Polk ultimately transferred to Mississippi State.[4] He was named a starter going into his first season with the team and led the Southeastern Conference with 105 receptions for 1,048 yards and nine touchdowns.[5][6] Following the end of the season, he declared that he would forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL draft.[7]

References
  1. Barrows, Matt (April 13, 2022). "'He's a real special talent': WR Makai Polk headlines the 49ers' local pro day". The Athletic. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  2. Faulk, Robbie (September 2, 2021). "Transfer receivers making themselves at home in Air Raid at Mississippi State". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  3. Travers, Trace (January 8, 2021). "WR Makai Polk Enters Transfer Portal". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  4. "Cal adds Florida State safety, loses receiver to Mississippi State". The Mercury News. January 11, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  5. Krajisnik, Stefan (March 3, 2022). "Makai Polk succeeds because he believes he's the best. NFL provides chance to prove it". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  6. Maiocco, Matt (April 13, 2022). "Mississippi State receiver Polk headlines 49ers' local pro day". NBC Sports Bay Area. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  7. "Makai Polk, record-breaking Mississippi State wideout, declares for NFL draft". The Clarion-Ledger. January 2, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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