Makai Saina

2025: Saina will compete for playing time on the offensive line as a redshirt freshman in 2025. 2024: Saina did not see action as a true freshman in 2024. HIGH SCHOOL: Saina, the four-star recruit, was touted as the No. 20 interior offensive lineman in the nation by ESPN, No. 25 by 247Sports, No. 38 by On3 and No. 50 by Rivals. He was rated as the No. 49 player in the state of Texas by Rivals, No. 62 by ESPN, No. 67 by 247Sports and No. 82 by On3. He was named a 2024 Under Armour All-American and a 2024 Polynesian Bowl All-Star. After his senior year at Martin (Texas) HS, he was selected to the 2023 All-District 8-6A First Team and was invited to compete at the 2023 Under Armour Next Camp Series. He also earned recognition on the 2023 Dallas News Preseason All-Area Team. During his junior season in 2022, he helped pave the way for the area's fifth-best rushing offense in Class 6A, as Martin averaged 254.3 yards per game on the ground. It was also the area's fourth-best scoring offense, averaging 45.4 points per game. He was an All-District 8-6A First Team selection. Additionally, he attended the 2022 Under Armour Power Academy Camp. A dual-sport athlete, he is a shot putter on Martin's track and field team. PERSONAL: He is majoring in Business Administration at USC.