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Malachi Hood West Virginia
File LB-184 · National rank 1385 · 2027 class

Malachi Hood

#45· West Virginia ·LB ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Plainfield, Ill.
6'2"Height 229 lbWeight
RepresentationMax Impact Sports Consulting AgentChad Foote Confirmed
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Quick Notes
Malachi Hood is a redshirt senior linebacker who transferred to West Virginia from Illinois and projects as a starter. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyMax Impact Sports Consulting
AgentChad Foote
Contact@foote_chad
NotesNIL representation — Max Impact Sports Consulting (Chad Foote).
Verified2026-07-29
Board Standing
#184 LB / 1475
#1385 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Illinois transfer) — 44 tk, 1 sacks (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.

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LB Keys 2025 · Illinois
44
Tot
Better than 73% of 828 LBs
1
Sacks
Better than 74% of 810 LBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1136
National
#114
Position
#24
State
High SchoolJoliet Catholic
HometownPlainfield, Ill.
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Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotSacksTFL
2025 Illinois 13 441—
2024 Illinois 8 142—
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Transfer
Illinois→West Virginia 2026
★★★
Stars
#1604
National
#114
Position
Full transfer history →
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk