2024 Season Highlights: Makai Booker delivered a disruptive presence on the edge for the Warriors, totaling 25 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks across 11 appearances. He posted multiple standout performances, including a pair of sacks and four total tackles in a commanding effort against Shepherd (Nov. 9). Booker also recovered a fumble and logged back-to-back games with 1.0+ tackles for loss against Kutztown and West Chester. With his length, motor, and ability to pressure the quarterback, Booker proved to be a consistent force in the defensive front rotation.
Redshirt Junior (2023): Competed in all 12 games… contributed 17 tackles including 10 solo tackles … recorded a sack against Millersville (10/7) … tallied 1.5 tackles for loss including a half-sack against West Chester ... posted fumble recovery against Seton Hill (9/18).
Junior (2022): Made appearances in nine games, making a start against IUP ... recorded 13 tackles ... season-high five tackles in win over Shippensburg ... seventh on the team with four tackles for loss for 13 yards ... tallied 2.5 TFLs against Ship ... recovered a fumble against Seton Hill
Sophomore (2021): Appeared in 8 games… posted two tackles against Millersville.
Freshman (2020): Season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Background: 2019 Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star selection ... First Team all-county ... recorded 16 sacks ... high school teammates with fellow Warrior Khalil Scott ... honor roll student ... plans to major in sport management.
Terwilliger on Booker:Â "Makai has the making of a true Warrior great. He has a mix of great size and speed, and we think he will translate well to our blitz mentality defense. We can't wait to see him bend the edge."
