University of South Dakota Athletics

NIL Opportunities: Makai Lovett

2023
Competed in three games during the season … first collegiate catch went for 22 yards against Youngstown State and set up the game-winning field goal and a 34-31 win (10/14) … had a 10-yard catch the following week in the win against Indiana State (10/21)

2022
Recovered from a preseason injury to play in the home opener against Cal Poly and the first two games of conference play … MVFC honor roll member

2021
One of eight true freshmen who competed for the Coyotes … played in fewer than four games, which allowed him to redshirt and not use a season of eligibility … made his collegiate debut in a 42-21 road win at Western Illinois (11/6)

Prep
Shined at both quarterback and wide receiver in high school ... helped push the Stingarees into the playoffs in 2019 when he threw for more than 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns while scrambling for 14 scores ... also caught 20 passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns ... had 29 catches for more than 500 yards as a senior ... earned Team MVP honors ... also competed in basketball, volleyball and track and field
 
Personal
Son of Laurice Lovett … plans to study sport marketing and media