Makai Polk

Makai Polk (born August 4, 2001) is an American professional gridiron football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at California before transferring to Mississippi State.

Early life and high school
Polk grew up in Richmond, California and initially attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School before transferring to El Cerrito High School before his senior year.

College career
Polk began his collegiate career with the California Golden Bears. He finished his freshman season with 19 receptions for 295 yards and 2 touchdowns. Polk played in four games in the Golden Bears' COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and caught 17 passes for 183 yards and one touchdown. After the end of the season, Polk entered the transfer portal.

Polk ultimately transferred to Mississippi State. He was named a starter going into his first season with the team and led the Southeastern Conference with 105 receptions for 1,048 yards and nine touchdowns. Following the end of the season, he declared that he would forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft.

Baltimore Ravens
Polk was signed as a free agent out of college by the Baltimore Ravens in May 2022, after going undrafted. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was waived on September 27.

New York Giants
On September 28, 2022, Polk was signed by the New York Giants to their practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2023. He was waived on July 24, 2023.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)
Polk was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens on July 25, 2023. He was waived on August 10, 2023.

Toronto Argonauts
On May 20, 2024, it was announced that Polk had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.