Navy’s Swiss-army knife from Hawaiʻi
Keoni-Kordell Makekau’s value is his versatility and competitiveness: Navy has used him as a slot back, where he’s been praised as a talented runner and receiver who also blocks well. In the 2019 season, he totaled 212 rushing yards on 30 carries and 175 receiving yards with a touchdown, flashing the kind of dual-threat utility Navy loves. His background also hints at real explosiveness—he was a record-setting high school receiver in Hawaiʻi—so he’s the kind of athlete who can fit a physical, assignment-heavy system and still create a few “how did he do that?” plays.
