Mac Markway

Mac Markway is an American football tight end for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He previously played for the LSU Tigers.

Mac Markway

Nebraska Cornhuskers – No. 87
Position	Tight end
Class	Redshirt Sophomore
Personal information
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career history
College	LSU (2023) Nebraska (2024–present)
High school	De Smet Jesuit (Creve Coeur, Missouri)
Stats at ESPN

Early life and high school

Markway grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended De Smet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 3 tight end nationally by ESPN and No. 8 by Rivals. Despite missing his senior season due to injury, Markway was highly regarded for his versatility and blocking skills.^[1] He was a four-star rated recruit^[2] and would originally commit to play college football at Florida^[3] but would decommit^[4] and would flip his commitment to LSU.^[5]

College career

LSU

Markway enrolled at LSU in 2023. As a true freshman, he appeared in 12 games, including one start against Mississippi State. He recorded three receptions for 16 yards and one touchdown during the season.^[6]

On August 5, 2024, Markway announced that he would not return to LSU for the next season.^[7]

Nebraska

On August 27, 2024, Markway announced that he would transfer to Nebraska.^[8]

Shortly after joining the team, he suffered a torn ACL during practice, leading to a season-ending injury and a redshirt year.^[9]

Personal life

Markway's father, Matt, played as a tight end at Iowa. His cousin, Kyle Markway, played as a tight end at South Carolina and spent time with the Los Angeles Rams.^[1][6]