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2019: Saw action in all 11 games, starting four at tight end … Finished third on the team with 25 receptions and with 341 receiving yards … Recorded his first TD reception in the win over Western New England (9/21) … Had a season-high six receptions, for 93 yards, against NC Wesleyan (9/28) … Was named team offensive player of the week for that performance … Closed out the season with his best game, hauling in four passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns at Morehead State (11/23) … One of the two TDs went for 73 yards.

Before Stetson: Spent four seasons as a member of the Eastern Illinois football program … Has two seasons of eligibility at Stetson … Redshirted during the 2015 season as a quarterback … Spent most of his career on the Panthers’ scout teams … Played in just one game over his career … Received his undergraduate degree in Finance.
 
High School: Played for coach Mark Orszula at Steamwood HS … Throw for 1,847 yards with 13 touchdowns during his senior season … Complete 180-of-348 pass attempts … Was an All-Area and All-Conference performer … Also played basketball as a prep before a shoulder injury forced him to give up the game … Was a member of the National Honor Society.
 
Personal: Full name is Max Alec Draper … Was born on September 12, 1996, in Chicago … Is the son of Kevin and Jackie Draper … Is working toward his MBA.