Max Macklem
Freshman defensive back on Central Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 190 lb · Grand Blanc, MI · Goodrich H.S.
Recruiting
WR recruit
No. 3109 nationally · Signed with Central Michigan
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Central Michigan's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Central Michigan in 2025.
Max Macklem
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Central Michigan3-star out of Goodrich
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Drinkall
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Central Michigan -- now graded as a developmental piece in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Central Michigan has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Donte Kent went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Central Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Central Michigan
Returning around him
- 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 #125 · 2026 recruiting class #95
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...
The secondary · Central Michigan
- #4Jaion Jackson45 tackles · 2025
- #14Justin Taylor17 tackles · 2025
- #7Ed Conoran8 tackles · 2025
- #23Kyle Krebs3 tackles · 2025
- #39Max Macklemno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Central Michigan team page