Makari Paige
Career Summary
Makari Paige is a defensive back from West Bloomfield, Michigan, who played at Michigan before signing with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Makari Jaimon Paige was born January 11, 2002. He is the son of Glen and Lajuanna Paige.
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High School
Paige attended West Bloomfield High School, where he earned all-state honors as a senior and was selected to the MLive Detroit first-team Dream Team and Detroit News Dream Team. He was an ESPN300 recruit and ranked among the top safety prospects in the 2020 class.
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College Career
Paige appeared in 53 games with 32 starts at Michigan, including four starts at nickel. In 2024, he started 12 games at safety and led Michigan defensive backs with 45 tackles while adding two interceptions, six pass breakups and a blocked kick.
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Path to the NFL
After going undrafted in 2025, Paige signed with the Giants as a free agent on May 9. New York listed him as a rookie safety from Michigan.
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NFL Career
Paige began his NFL career with New York in 2025. The Giants waived him during their August roster reduction, and NFL lists no regular-season statistics.
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Career Accomplishments
Paige was voted a Michigan team captain in 2024, earned two All-Big Ten honorable mentions and was an Academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2021. He was a five-time letter winner.
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Playing Style
At 6-foot-4, Paige brought size and positional versatility to Michigan's secondary, starting at safety and nickel. His 2024 production included 45 tackles, two interceptions, six pass breakups and a blocked kick.
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