Christian Maxie is an elusive running back for Byrd High School, located in Shreveport Louisiana. Maxie being described as an elusive back proves it in every aspect of his game. He is an exiting young running back with a bright future for the Yellow Jackets. Maxie is a 5’10 172 pound running back that uses his height and weight as a weapon, which helps him be the elusive back he is proud of being. It is very early in Maxie’s career, for the young star is only a sophomore and is displaying numbers of a veteran running back. Last year Maxie was a freshman and was limited to touches, but since gaining the starting role the running back has exceeded expectations tremendously. Maxie would go on to win player of the game last week in his matchup versus Parkway. The running back would go on to run for 291 yards and 3 touchdowns in the matchup. This is just the start for Christian Maxie.
Maxie is a first year starter for the Byrd Yellow Jackets having a fresh start to the season, and an opportunity to prove himself very early in his career. Football has always been with Maxie ever since he has been a young child, for he said himself it’s a type of love that will be with him forever and will never leave. Maxie has been off to a hot start for the Yellow Jackets winning player of the game 3 times already this year for Byrd. Through the season Maxie is at 687 yards and 6 touchdowns for the Yellow Jackets. With these stats three of Maxie’s runs have been over 100 yards. Maxie leads Louisiana running backs in his class in rushing yards, and is number 9 in the state in all classes for rushing yards. Maxie is averaging 137.4 yards per game with 16.4 yards per carry. Maxie will look to help lead the Yellow Jackets to a successful season and be a key contributor to the team. The Yellow Jackets are off to a hot start on the season, they are currently 4-1 and will look to go 5-1 as they face Huntington this Friday night. Look for Maxie to have a stellar game and once again put his extraordinary skills to use this Friday.
Check out my interview with Christian below:
What created your love for the game?
“Football been with me since I was a little kid that’s a type of love I’ll never lose and will always be with me forever.”
What is your dream college to play at?
“To be honest I just want to play football it doesn’t matter where its at im just grateful but Oregon or Alabama would be sweet.”
What would you say your biggest strengths on the field are?
“My speed I mean me being able to separate myself from other really fast players is helpful and my vision helps with that.”
Which NFL player do you relate your style of play to?
“Alvin Kamara his balance vision and speed, and I watch a lot of his film.”
What have been your biggest improvements in the last couple of years?
“I worked on everything from my breaks and my cuts so I’d say I just improved as a player in general.”
How has the recruiting process been for you as a player?
“Have not got any looks yet, but I am going to make sure that changes because I am going to continue to do what I do.”
What are some self goals you have as a player?
“Go D1 and go pro that is the main goal for myself.”
What are some goals you have for your team this year?
“Win state that is the whole goal itself and that has been the goal.”
How has your coaches helped you become a better player?
“Coach Leone and Ballew teach us character and he works us everyday to make sure we are sharpened every day and continue to get better.”
What do you feel you would bring to the table for a school that is interested in your skill set?
“My work ethic and my leadership, I thrive on making everyone around me better and I am always invested in the coaches offensive scheme.”
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