#39
Max Macklem
Returning to Central Michigan for 2026
Fr. · Grand Blanc, Mich. → Goodrich H.S.
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Max Macklem
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Central Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Central Michigan
Returning around him
- 10% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -5 net (12 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Central Michigan · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #121 · 2026 recruiting class #94
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12499
Peaked at #12499 this season.
Background
2025 As a true freshman defensive back, did not see action … Redshirted 2025 season … Saw action on the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL A June 2025 graduate of Goodrich High School, where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Tom Alward … Two-time All-State selection … Earned Division 4...