Max Polischuk is a steady, high-IQ South Dakota State safety with special-teams grit
Polischuk is the kind of under-the-radar defensive back who earns trust the hard way: he was a practice standout for South Dakota State as a freshman in 2022 and picked up Scout Defense Player of the Year honors, while his high-school tape showed range, ball production, and tackling pop. In the 2022 season, he saw limited game action, but the staff clearly valued his preparation and intensity. He fits best on a team that wants a tough, dependable safety with a blue-collar mentality and room to grow into a larger role.
