2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Makhai Robinson from Martin Luther King

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contributor | May 22, 2024

Makhai Robinson
Class of 2025
Jersey #13
5′ 11, 175 lbs
Other Sports: Basketball and track
@Mynam3khai

Coach Jones says “Makhai is a phenomenally explosive player who can play either Wide Receiver or Defensive Back at the college level. He has outstanding speed and incredible athleticism. To get the ball in Makhai’s hands, we moved him to running back and it paid off greatly as he torched opposing defenses from nearly anywhere on the field. As the season progressed, and our newly minted QB became confident in his arm, it was Makhai who was on the receiving end of some dynamic plays, including a 90 yard scamper after catching a hitch route in our Division Championship. Makhai also made good from 70 yards out against eventual State Champion Imhotep Charter in the Philadelphia Public League 5A Final. Makhai currently holds an offer from Robert Morris University. Had it not been for a slow start to his high school academic career, Makhai would be well on his way to Division 1, but he is working hard to increase his GPA. Like Khalid, Makhai is raised by a single mother and struggled early on with some attitude issues. His growth has been tremendous, and watching him take control of his future is inspiring to say the least. Makhai dealt with a pull to street culture more than most young people, but he has been choosing the righteous path that we set forth for him. Essentially helping further protect our team from the street element.

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Martin Luther King High School?

The best part of being a student-athlete at my school is that all of the younger student-athletes look up to me and follow my steps

What is the toughest part of being a student-athlete?

The toughest part of being a student-athlete is that if you don’t have your grades right in the classroom room you are not going to have them right on the field

What was the best part of the 2023 season?

The best part of my 2023  season was when we lost to every team in our division the previous year then the 2023 season we beat the whole division

What was the worst part of the 2023 season?

Was losing in the public league championship

What goals are you setting for yourself for the 2024 season?

My goal is to go all-state and win a state championship and get more d1 offers

What goals will you set for your team this season?

Going undefeated and winning a state championship

What is the toughest part of a Martin Luther King practice?

Conditioning

WREC or cornerback, which position do you feel you are the best at?

I feel like I’m better at the corner

WREC or cornerback, which position do you feel is the hardest to prepare for?

I feel like corner is harder to prepare for because you have to know how to read an offense and you have to know your zones on defense

What is your game-day routine?

How I start my game routine I first eat then I put on my music then after I stretch then put on all of my equipment and then I’m ready

Who is the best player you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for?

I’ve never played against a good player yet

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense? Explain

If the game was on the line I would want to be on defense because my team attacks no matter what we know the game and we always know how to control the game

What is the one food you enjoy that most others do not?

A food I enjoy that others don’t like is broccoli somehow most people I know don’t like broccoli

Who is your role model?

My role model is my head coach because no matter what happens he’s always going to find a way for my team and that’s why love him and thank him for everything he does for me and our team

What is your favorite sports movie?

My favorite sports movie is Remember the Titans It reminds me of our 2023 season

What scares you?

What scares me is letting everyone around me down

Who is the one pro football team that you could never root for?

The Dallas cowgirls

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