Makari Paige is often the forgotten starter on the Michigan Wolverines. When fans and pundits alike discuss Michigan’s secondary specifically, Paige sometimes even comes after the vacant second corner spot. However, this is nothing new for the senior whose time in Ann Arbor has been defined by perseverance and understated success.
The journey so far
Paige came to Michigan as a part of the 2020 recruiting class. Despite being the lowest-rated of three safety recruits (Jordan Morant was the highest, followed by RJ Moten), Paige wasted no time rising up the depth chart.