Makai Sat
Makai Sat is an offensive lineman at Iowa State, from Santa Maria, CA, who has not played in Iowa State's 8 games this season.
Where Sat comes from
- Santa Maria, CA
- St. Joseph
- About 1,500 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
- Junior college recruit in the 2025 class.
- On the Iowa State roster since 2025
Where Sat fits
Iowa State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 83rd in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Iowa State is 4-4. Next: at Baylor, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
From St. Joseph
Also from Santa Maria, CA
What’s being said
6 stories this week, from 3 outlets.
In the news this week
from 3 outlets
From not dressing to starter: How Makai Sat quickly rose Iowa State's depth chart at left guard
247Sports Nov 4 · 1 outlet
Talk is up: 6 stories this week, from 1 the week before.
What they’re talking about
Starting job and depth chart3 storiesrising
- 247SportsFrom not dressing to starter: How Makai Sat quickly rose Iowa State's depth chart at left guardNov 4
Colorado Springs GazetteIowa State's Makai Sat's stood up to climb the offensive line's depth chartNov 4
In the news this season
from 3 outlets
From not dressing to starter: How Makai Sat quickly rose Iowa State's depth chart at left guard
247Sports Nov 4 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Starting job and depth chart3 storiesrising
- 247SportsFrom not dressing to starter: How Makai Sat quickly rose Iowa State's depth chart at left guardNov 4
- Colorado Springs GazetteIowa State's Makai Sat's stood up to climb the offensive line's depth chartNov 4
Week by week
- Oct 30 to Nov 5W 51-49 vs Oklahoma State6 storiesFrom not dressing to starter: How Makai Sat quickly rose Iowa State's depth chart at left guard 247Sports
- Oct 23 to Oct 29L 3-39 at Arizona1 story
- Oct 9 to Oct 15L 10-24 at BYUNo stories
- Oct 2 to Oct 8W 45-42 vs West VirginiaNo stories
- Sep 25 to Oct 1L 17-31 vs UtahNo stories
- Sep 18 to Sep 24W 55-7 vs Bowling GreenNo stories
- Sep 11 to Sep 17L 13-16 at IowaNo stories
- Sep 4 to Sep 10W 38-10 vs Southeast Missouri StateNo stories
Each week: the team’s game, the stories about this player that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 5.
Latest stories
- Iowa State football lineman Makai Sat on how staff keeps team prepared
The Des Moines RegisterNov 3 - Iowa State's Makai Sat on his elevation from scout team to starterThe Des Moines RegisterNov 3
- Iowa State offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl on lineman Makai SatThe Des Moines RegisterNov 3
- Iowa State football's Makai Sat exits Arizona game with injury, returnsThe Des Moines RegisterOct 25
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Makai Sat plays offensive line for Iowa State.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether a lineman is good.
The unit this player anchors ranks 83rd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Iowa State has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Travis went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Two seasons at Iowa State
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Iowa State CampbellYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Allan Hancock CollegeJunior college recruit. Signed with Iowa State.
- High school St. JosephSanta Maria, CAAlso from St. Joseph: Carter Vargas (California) and Darian Mensah (Miami).
Moves
- Signed with Iowa State in the 2025 class.
2025
- Signed with Iowa Stateout of Allan Hancock College
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Matt Campbell → Jimmy Rogers. Worth noting in scheme + development context.