File QB-232 · National rank 4572 · 2027 class
Malachi Nelson
6'3"Height
193 lbWeight
Quick Notes
Malachi Nelson is a redshirt junior quarterback who landed at Syracuse after stops at UTEP, Boise State and USC and sits in a reserve role. A boom-or-bust, high-ceiling quarterback, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status
Represented
Confirmed
AgencyThe Network Advisory
AgentJustin Giangrande
ContactJG@thenetworkadvisory.com
NotesNIL representation — The Network Advisory.
SourceListed on JG Network official client roster (Syracuse).
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#232
QB / 705
#4572
Overall / 15102
Nearest at QB
- #230Jacob Bell3.7
- #231Landry Lyddy3.7
- #232Malachi Nelson3.7
- #233Mason McKenzie3.7
- #234Nicco Marchiol3.7
Scouting Verdict
Former No. 11 overall five-star with arm talent and mobility, and thin QB classes keep a faint ceiling narrative alive, but the career has cratered (4th school in 4 years, 8 TD/9 INT, 54.7% at UTEP) and he projects to sit behind Steve Angeli. Boom-or-bust pedigree play with no real draft buzz and shrinking opportunity.
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QB Keys
2025 · UTEP
1163
Pass Yds
Better than 68% of 347 QBs
8
TD
Better than 69% of 344 QBs
9
INT
Recruiting
★★★★★
Stars
#12
National
#5
Position
#2
State
Career Production
3 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UTEP | 6 | 1163 | 8 | 9 |
| 2024 | Boise State | 3 | 128 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | USC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer (3 stints)
USC→Boise State→UTEP→Syracuse
2026
★★★
Stars
#1727
National
#112
Position
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