One Of The Best Receivers In California: Makai Cope

Makai Cope is a 3 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Culver City High School. Cope is ranked as a Top 70 receiver in the nation and is a Top 50 recruit in the state of California. In addition, Cope is also a Top 10 Receiver in California as well. According to 247 Sports, his top offers are, Michigan, Boise State, and Stanford.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

 When I was younger I would watch Calvin Johnson a lot. On television and on YouTube. Even till this day I still watch him. He is not only a great player but his knowledge of the game and the way he plays amazes me, therefore he is my favorite NFL player.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Lawndale High is my biggest rival because, for years they would come out with a W over Culver City. Last year we, as a team changed that. So that to me is something very big because I was able to help my team beat another team that they never have beaten before.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I don’t have a favorite song but I listen to lil baby, da baby, Roddy ricch, NLE Choppa, and many more.

What is your offseason training like?

 In the off-season I train everyday out the week except the weekends. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I have speed training in the morning and position training in the evening. In the afternoon I lift all the days of the week. I use my weekends as rehab days. I spend that time recovering and relaxing my muscles by getting into an ice bath and rolling out.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

My favorite memory in high school so far was beating lawndale.

What parts of your high school game do you hope you can transition to the college level?

Parts of my high school game that I will transition over to college is my route running ability and my releases. My releases allow me to create separation therefore I’m open most of the time. My route running makes it difficult for opponents because they can never tell where I am going. For example I will give a double move on a post route to make the defender think I’m doing a corner.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

One I need to have a great relationship with the coaching staff. I need to feel like I am home although I am not. Second, an opportunity to play as a true freshman yet of course putting the work in for it. Last but not least a good arts program. I love art and I am good at it, I just do not know what field to go into.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

I began to start looking at colleges my freshman year. It all started at a camp in Michigan. It was at Grand Valley State. Colleges from all around were there to scout so I made sure I balled out. That day earned my first two scholarships which were Syracuse and Michigan university.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Calvin Johnson. I say this because I want to ask so many questions about the game of football and how he became “Megatron”

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When Calvin Johnson mossed three people at once against the Cowboys.