Career
Has appeared in 24 games for the Cougars, contributing as a disruptive defensive lineman. Totaled 30 tackles, including 21 solo stops, with 8.0 tackles for loss and two sacks. Added one interception, six pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery during his collegiate career. Has earned multiple academic honors, including NSIC Fall All-Academic Team recognition, NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence honors, and the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award.
2025 (Redshirt Junior)
Played in two games for the Cougars, recording one total tackle and one fumble recovery. Earned NSIC Fall All-Academic Team honors for his excellence in the classroom.
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Appeared in all 11 games for the Cougars, recording 18 total tackles, including 11 solo stops and seven assisted tackles. Added 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception, four pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Earned NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence honors.
2023 (Redshirt Freshman)
Played in all 11 games, totaling 11 tackles with nine solo stops and two assisted tackles. Added 1.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups. Received the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award.
2022 (Redshirt)
Redshirted during his first season with the Cougars.
High School
Multi-sport athlete in football and basketball. Earned First Team All-Conference honors on the defensive line and Second Team All-Conference recognition on the offensive line. Named Greater Metro Conference Defensive Player of the Year while also earning All-Region, All-State, and All-Star Game honors. Received the team captain’s award and was named team defensive MVP. Finished second in school history for career sacks. As a senior, recorded 68 total tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass breakups.
Personal
Son of Ted and Chantal Macksam. Has one sibling, Nicholas.
