Makiah Slade

BROOKINGS, SD, SEPTEMBER 8: xxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Eggen/Inertia)

Photo by: Dave Eggen/Inertia

Photo by: Inertia Sports Media/Dave Eggen

Photo by: Inertia Sports Media/Dave Eggen

Photo by: Inertia Sports Media/Dave Eggen

Photo by: Inertia Sports Media/Dave Eggen

Position:
Safety
Height:
6-1
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Lincoln, Neb.
High School:
Lincoln Northeast H.S.
Major:
Political Science

2017: Added further depth at safety upon his return to the lineup in mid-October ... played in the final eight games with starts at Western Illinois and versus Northern Iowa in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs ... recorded season-high three tackles and added a pass breakup in wins over Western Illinois and South Dakota ... returned an interception 23 yards to set up a Jackrabbit field goal in third quarter of Dakota Marker victory over North Dakota State ... registered pair of tackles in FCS playoff game at James Madison

2016: Moved into an expanded role at safety ... tied for second on team with two interceptions ... played in all 13 games ... recorded career-high six tackles and intercepted a pass at the goal line in season opener at TCU ... earned first career start in home opener against Drake, finishing with three tackles ... registered five tackles in road win at Southern Illinois ... tallied second interception of season in victory over Missouri State ... again notched five tackles in home win over South Dakota ... recovered fumble in regular season finale at Northern Iowa ... credited with three tackles in Football Championship Subdivision playoff games against Villanova and North Dakota State, including half-tackle for loss versus Villanova

2015: Played in all 12 games ... credited with season-high three tackles in home opener against Southern Utah ... also registered stops in games against Robert Morris (Pa.), Youngstown State, Northern Iowa and Montana

2014: Made the switch from linebacker to safety during his redshirt season ... selected as squad’s Scout Special Teams Player of the Week leading up to road win at Northern Iowa

BEFORE SDSU: Played on both sides of the ball at Lincoln Northeast High School ... earned all-city, all-conference and second-team Super State honors ... rushed for 900 yards and 11 touchdowns ... team captain was named defensive MVP of Nebraska Top 50 Combine