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| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 214 | #21 S | #5 |
| Rivals | 4 | – | #21 S | #7 |
| ESPN | 4 | 81 | #12 S | #5 |
| 247Sports Composite | 4 | 242 | #25 S | #6 |
Vitals
| Hometown | West Bloomfield (MI) |
| Projected Position | Safety |
| Height | 6-foot-3 |
| Weight | 192-pounds |
Recruitment
A longtime Michigan target from nearby West Bloomfield, no one had any discernible idea what Paige was going to do until he did it.
Keeping his cards close to the vest and saying little, it looked to long be a Michigan – Penn State battle with Ohio State and Kentucky in the mix. Butthe Wolverines ultimately pulled it out, with Paige committing on July 30.
Readiness Level
Could contribute in year one. Starter anywhere between 2-3 years.
Early Enrollee?
Yes
Notes (via MGoBlue.com)
Prep
• Attended West Bloomfield High School (2020) coached by Ron Bellamy
• Part of a team that went 10-2 and appeared in the state quarterfinals
• Helped the Lakers reach the state finals in 2017 and the regional final in 2018
• Two-time team captainKey Statistics
• Made 94 tackles, five tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions with seven pass breakups as a senior; also recovered an onside kick
• Posted 105 tackles, three TFLs, two interceptions, four PBUs, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a junior in 2018Honors and Rankings
• Four-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings; rated as the sixth-best prospect in Michigan, the No. 25 safety in the nation and the 242nd-overall recruit
• Holds a four-star ranking form 247Sports, ranks as the No. 5 player in Michigan, the No. 21 safety and the 214th-rated recruit in the country
• Rivals.com four-star prospect, the seventh-rated recruit in Michigan and the nation’s No. 21 safety
• ESPN300 member; No. 5 player in Michigan, the 12th-overall prospect at safety and the 235th overall recruit in the country
• PrepStar Top 350 All-American; the 23rd-ranked defensive back nationally, the sixth-best prospect in the state of Michigan and the 245th overall recruit in the country
• Earned all-state honors as a senior
• MLive Detroit first-team Dream Team selection in 2019
• Detroit News Dream Team member and All-North team selection as a seniorPersonal
• Makari Jaimon Paige was born January 11, 2002
• Son of Glen and Lajuanna Paige
Film
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