Usage Score
20.3
Player Dossier
2019-2021California
Makai Polk
WR • 6'3" • 200 lbs • Richmond, CA, USA
Reliable chain-moverPossession profile
Makai Polk reads as a reliable chain-mover based on recent role and receiving efficiency.
Efficiency
66.4
Consistency
61.7
Season Value
62.1
Career Arc
Value trend by season
Best season by value score: 2021 Postseason · Mississippi State
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Snapshot
- Career Teams
- 2
- Seasons Tracked
- 5
- Program Path
- California • Mississippi State
- Peak Game
- Peak game by takeover score: Illinois
Scouting Read
Best season and peak-game context are pinned here so the rest of the page can stay analytical without losing the headline story.
Makai Polk, WR. Best season Best season by value score: 2021 Postseason · Mississippi State. Makai Polk reads as a reliable chain-mover based on recent role and receiving efficiency.
Player insights
Lead takeaway
Best season by value score: 2021 Postseason
Mississippi State paired 1,046 primary output with 66.4 efficiency.
Supporting note
2021 Postseason role shape
target-driven usage with 66.4 efficiency.
Supporting note
Career value stayed steady
2021 Regular Season tracked close to the prior stop by season value score.
Supporting note
Multi-stop career journey
Production spans 2 team stops, with role shifts visible across California, Mississippi State.
Supporting note
Peak game by takeover score: Arkansas
Loss with an explosive receiving profile. It landed in the 84.6th percentile of the selected season.
Analysis workspace
Season Workbench
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Season Explorer
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2021 Postseason · Mississippi State
Games
13
Receiving Yards / G
80.5
Efficiency
66.4
Usage
20.3
Consistency
61.7
Best Game by takeover score
Texas Tech
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Game-by-Game Trend
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Chronological game order.
Game by game trend chart. Texas Tech: 57. Louisiana Tech: 57. NC State: 33. Memphis: 136. LSU: 78. Texas A&M: 126. Alabama: 59. Vanderbilt: 63. Kentucky: 51. Arkansas: 117. Auburn: 61. Unknown: 110. Ole Miss: 98
Volume vs Efficiency
Low volume / high quality
High volume / high quality
Low volume / lower quality
High volume / lower quality
Volume on the x-axis, quality on the y-axis.
Volume versus efficiency scatter chart. Texas Tech: 7 by 54.3. Louisiana Tech: 10 by 38. NC State: 4 by 55. Memphis: 11 by 82.4. LSU: 8 by 65. Texas A&M: 13 by 64.6. Alabama: 7 by 56.2. Vanderbilt: 5 by 84. Kentucky: 5 by 68. Arkansas: 8 by 97.5. Auburn: 8 by 50.8. Unknown: 9 by 81.5. Ole Miss: 10 by 65.3
Split Comparison
Wins65.2 · n=6 · -25.7 vs Losses
Losses90.8 · n=6 · +25.7 vs Wins
First Half78 · n=7 · -5.3 vs Second Half
Second Half83.3 · n=6 · +5.3 vs First Half
Game Log
Dense stat lines with inline explanations and season-linked highlights.
13 games
Featured metric
Receiving Yards
Top game by takeover score
Arkansas
Best efficiency game
97.5 vs Arkansas
| Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12/28 | @ Texas Tech | L 7-34 | — | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 8.10 | 0 | 18 |
| Fri 11/26 | vs Ole MissHigh volume | L 21-31 | — | 10 | 98 | 9.8 | 9.80 | 0 | 23 |
| Sat 11/20 | vs Unknown100 receiving yards · High volume | — | — | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 12.20 | 1 | 50 |
| Sat 11/13 | @ AuburnHigh volume · 2+ TD | W 43-34 | — | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 7.60 | 2 | 19 |
| Sat 11/6 | @ Arkansas100 receiving yards · High volume | L 28-31 | — | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 14.60 | 0 | 42 |
| Sat 10/30 | vs Kentucky | W 31-17 | — | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 10.20 | 0 | 23 |
| Sat 10/23 | @ Vanderbilt2+ TD | W 45-6 | — | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 12.60 | 2 | 31 |
| Sat 10/16 | vs Alabama | L 9-49 | — | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 8.40 | 0 | 20 |
| Sat 10/2 | @ Texas A&M100 receiving yards · High volume | W 26-22 | — | 13 | 126 | 9.7 | 9.70 | 2 | 20 |
| Sat 9/25 | vs LSUHigh volume | L 25-28 | — | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 9.80 | 1 | 29 |
| Sat 9/18 | @ Memphis100 receiving yards · High volume | L 29-31 | — | 11 | 136 | 12.4 | 12.40 | 1 | 41 |
| Sat 9/11 | vs NC State | W 24-10 | — | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 8.30 | 0 | 17 |
| Sat 9/4 | vs Louisiana TechHigh volume | W 35-34 | — | 10 | 57 | 5.7 | 5.70 | 0 | 10 |
Career Arc
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
- 1
California
2019-2020
Opening stop
- 2
Mississippi State
2021
Final stop
Season Progression
20192019202020212021
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Postseason | California | 295 | 62.5 | 13.8 | — |
| 2019 Regular Season | California | 295 | 62.5 | 13.8 | 0 |
| 2020 Regular Season | California | 183 | 66 | 20.5 | -112 |
| 2021 Postseason | Mississippi State | 1,046 | 66.4 | 20.3 | 863 |
| 2021 Regular Season | Mississippi State | 1,046 | 66.4 | 20.3 | 0 |
Signature Performances
Top Games
#1 Featured game
Illinois
Win with an explosive receiving profile.
105
Primary metric
105 receiving yards with a 100 efficiency score.
#2
Oregon State
81
Primary metric
Loss with an explosive receiving profile.
81 receiving yards with a 100 efficiency score.
#3
Arkansas
117
Primary metric
Loss with an explosive receiving profile.
117 receiving yards with a 97.5 efficiency score.
#4
Memphis
136
Primary metric
Loss with an explosive receiving profile.
136 receiving yards with a 82.4 efficiency score.
#5
UCLA
78
Primary metric
Win with an explosive receiving profile.
78 receiving yards with a 100 efficiency score.
Top Seasons
#1 Season by value score
2021 Postseason · Mississippi State
1,046 primary output · 66.4 efficiency · 20.3 usage
62.1
#2
2021 Regular Season · Mississippi State
62.1
1,046 primary · 66.4 efficiency · 20.3 usage
#3
2020 Regular Season · California
43.9
183 primary · 66 efficiency · 20.5 usage
Milestones
5
100+ receiving yards
8
8+ catch outings
3
2+ TD games
Bio, Recruit, and Data Context
Recruit Profile
3★
Class 2025 · Rating 0.8625
Creekside · Fairburn, GA
- Committed To
- —
- Commit Date
- Jan 1, 2025
Career Facts
2
Career teams
5
Seasons tracked
1,524
Career Receiving Yards
Data Context
Coverage spans 5 tracked seasons, 25 games, and base opponent context only. Derived metrics fall back to raw production when share or rating context is missing.