Max Borghi Explained

Max Borghi
Number:22
Position:Running back
Birth Date:23 April 1999
Birth Place:Arvada, Colorado, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:205
High School:Pomona
(Arvada, Colorado)
College:Washington State (2018–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Pfr:BorgMa00

Massimiliano Christopher Borghi (born April 23, 1999) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Washington State.

Early years

Borghi attended Pomona High School in Arvada, Colorado.[1] As a 5th year senior, he had 1,690 rushing yards with 27 touchdowns and helped lead his school to their first state title since 1988.[2] During his high school career, he rushed for 3,512 yards and 50 touchdowns.[3] He committed to Washington State University to play college football.[4] [5]

College career

As a true freshman at Washington State in 2018, Borghi played in all 13 games and made two starts. He had 72 carries for 366 yards and 53 receptions for 374 yards with 12 total touchdowns.[6] [7] As a sophomore in 2019 he started all 13 games, rushing for 817 yards on 127 carries with 11 touchdowns and a team leading 86 receptions for 597 yards and five touchdowns.[8]

College statistics

Borghi's college statistics are as follows:[9]

SeasonRushingReceiving
Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD
2018 723665.18533747.14
20191278176.411865976.95
202010959.511770
20211608805.512161569.80
Career3692,1585.8321561,1347.39

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Borghi signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.[10] He was waived on May 18.[11]

Denver Broncos

On August 3, 2022, Borghi signed with the Denver Broncos.[12] He was released on August 16, 2022.[13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 18, 2022, Borghi signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[14] He was waived on August 30.[15]

Houston Roughnecks

On November 17, 2022, Borghi was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[16] Borghi played in eight games, rushing for 310 yards on 78 attempts, with six touchdowns.[17] He was waived on December 15, 2023.[18]

St. Louis Battlehawks

The St. Louis Battlehawks claimed Borghi off waivers on December 15, 2023.[18] Borghi decided not to play football during the 2024 UFL season on January 27, 2024,[19] and was subsequently waived by the Battlehawks on February 8.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lawson . Theo . November 9, 2018 . Who is Max Borghi? Washington State running back returns to state where he fell in love with football . February 25, 2023 . The Spokesman-Review.
  2. Web site: Newman . Kyle . December 17, 2017 . Max Borghi of Pomona wins 2017 Gold Helmet Award . February 25, 2023 . Denver Post.
  3. Web site: Lawson . Theo . April 12, 2018 . Early enrollee running back Max Borghi breaks tackles, turns heads this spring at Washington State . February 25, 2023 . The Spokesman-Review.
  4. Web site: FitzGerald . Tom . December 23, 2017 . Colorado tailback with a McCaffrey-like skill set spurns Stanford . February 25, 2023 . SFGate.
  5. Web site: Lawson . Theo . December 22, 2017 . Washington State became 'dream school' for three-star running back Max Borghi . February 25, 2023 . The Spokesman-Review.
  6. Web site: Hanson . Scott . August 16, 2019 . Borghi is perfect fit for Cougars' "Air Raid" offense . February 25, 2023 . HeraldNet.com.
  7. Web site: Newman . Kyle . November 11, 2018 . Washington State freshman RB Max Borghi's quickly making a national name for himself — and the Pomona product's just getting started . February 25, 2023 . The Denver Post.
  8. Web site: Grummert . Dale . January 22, 2020 . Borghi in a running mood for Cougs . February 25, 2023 . Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
  9. Web site: Max Borghi College Stats and Performance . August 18, 2022 . ESPN.com . en.
  10. Web site: Stankevitz . JJ . May 13, 2022 . Colts Sign Four 2022 NFL Draft Picks, 22 Undrafted Free Agents . February 25, 2023 . Colts.com.
  11. Web site: May 18, 2022 . Colts Sign RB Phillip Lindsay, Waive RB Max Borghi . February 25, 2023 . Colts.com.
  12. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . August 3, 2022 . Broncos sign RB Max Borghi, place WR Tim Patrick and RB Damarea Crockett on IR . February 25, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  13. Web site: Lynch . Tim . August 16, 2022 . Broncos waived running back Max Borghi . August 30, 2022 . Mile High Report.
  14. Web site: August 18, 2022 . Steelers sign RB Max Borghi, waived/injured RB Master Teague III. . Twitter . Pittsburgh Steelers.
  15. Web site: Varley . Teresa . August 30, 2022 . Steelers make first round of roster moves . February 25, 2023 . Steelers.com . August 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves . dead .
  16. Web site: November 18, 2022 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . December 30, 2022 . ESPN.com . en.
  17. Web site: Player Detail . July 31, 2023 . www.xfl.com . en.
  18. Web site: XFL Transactions . 2023-12-19 . www.xfl.com . en.
  19. Web site: Miller . Anthony . 2024-01-27 . St. Louis Battlehawks RB Max Borghi Won't Play in 2024 UFL Season . 2024-01-27 . Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More . en.
  20. News: UFL Player Transactions, Thursday February 8, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . February 8, 2024 . February 9, 2024.

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