Makai Saina
Makai Saina is a four-star recruit from Arlington, TX, out of Arlington Martin (No. 479 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Purdue's 8 games this season.
Where Saina comes from
- Arlington, TX
- Arlington Martin
- About 800 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- Four-star, No. 479 in the 2024 class; signed with USC.
Where Saina fits
Purdue lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Purdue offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 48th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Purdue is 3-5. Next: vs Maryland, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Arlington Martin
Also from Arlington, TX
Came to Purdue by way of USC.
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Purdue -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 48th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Kevin Pamphile went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalUSC to Purdue
- 2025 USC RileyYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 USC RileyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Arlington MartinArlington, TX · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 479 in the 2024 class. Signed with USC.Also from Arlington Martin: Ernest Cooper (Stanford), Jesse Ford (TCU), Ismael Smith Flores (East Carolina) and 5 more.
Moves
- Transferred from USC to Purdue, Jan 5, 2026.
2024
- Signed with USCFour-star, out of Arlington Martin
2026
- Transferred to Purduefrom USC
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Lincoln Riley and Barry Odom.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Purdue