Max Jowitt says: "I now want to cement my Wakefield Trinity place"
The homegrown Academy product, 21, has had to bide his time for chances behind the experienced Scott Grix but is seen as the club’s long-term No1.
Wakefield-born Jowitt made his debut at St Helens in 2014 and has scored nine tries in 46 games for Trinity so far.
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Hide AdAfter agreeing a contract until the end of 2021, he said: “I am really happy to have signed.
“Three years means that I can cement my place here at the club and hopefully secure that full-back spot over the next couple of years.”
Wakefield head coach Chris Chester added: “Max is a talented young player.
“He’s still only young and has so much more development and areas to grow as a player.
“He has stepped up over the past couple of months and there is a fantastic opportunity for him to secure his spot in the first-team.”