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File DT-1086 · National rank 13667 · 2027 class

Malakai Ross-Graves

#94· Akron ·DT ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Santa Cruz, Calif.

6'3"Height 280 lbWeight

RepresentationRep Unknown

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Media & News

CBS Sports Jul 30, 2026
Malakai Ross-Graves, Akron Zips, DL - News, Stats, Bio - CBS Sports
FOX Sports Jul 25, 2026
Malakai Ross-Graves STATS - FOX Sports
SportsGrid Jul 24, 2026
Malakai Ross-Graves | Akron Zips | DL - SportsGrid
Santa Cruz Sentinel Feb 4, 2026
Santa Cruz lineman Malakai Ross-Graves commits to D-I Akron | College football - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz Sentinel Dec 30, 2025
All-state CSM lineman Malakai Ross-Graves excited for next level | College football - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Scouting Report

August 6, 2026

Malakai Ross-Graves #94

Akron · DT · Jr · 2027 Draft · Santa Cruz, Calif. · Soquel HS

6-3 · 280 lbs

2.3

Raw Prospect

Floor 1.1 · Ceiling 2.4

#13667 overall · #1086 DT of 15492

Scouting Verdict

Depth DT (junior); limited college production on record.

Ceiling · 2.4

Career reserve (Reserve) — limited opportunity caps the ceiling; close to ceiling (+0.1) · MAC draft-temper.

Floor · 1.1

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −1.2.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: College of San Mateo → Akron

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