Maine West had a record-breaking season with a perfect 9-0 record. The outstanding play of Maksym Makota Maksym Makota 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Maine West | 2025 State IL was a significant factor in the team’s success. Defensively, Makota plays at full speed in the secondary, not afraid to throw his body around in run support. He is a throwback player, exceptionally skilled at tackling. On offense, he runs hard and gets downhill in a hurry. Makota’s ability to play multiple positions at a high level makes him a well-rounded football player

Makota is a true two-way player who thrived on both sides of the ball in his junior season. The 5’11, 185 lbs athlete out of Maine West possesses elite speed that translates to both offense and defense. At defensive back, Makota provides a lot of versatility. He can strain out and cover sideline to sideline as a middle of the field safety or spin down and set the edge in the run game. He puts his entire body into tackling, as Makota is sure to get opposing ball carriers on the ground as soon as he gets his hands on them. As he heads into his senior campaign, Makota is a can’t miss prospect on both sides of the ball.