Nebraska 4-star WR signee Malachi Coleman scores opening touchdown of Polynesian Bowl

Some of the top players in the 2023 cycle are participating in the Polynesian Bowl. One of those prospects is Lincoln (Neb.) Lincoln East four-star wide receiver and Nebraska signee Malachi Coleman.

Coleman made his presence felt early in Hawaii. That is because he reeled in the game’s opening touchdown from Colorado Springs (Colo.) Vista Ridge four-star quarterback and Arizona signee Brayden Dorman.

Nebraska 4⭐️ ATH signee Malachi Coleman reels in the first touchdown of the @polynesiabowl!https://t.co/h4hh8EXn2Dpic.twitter.com/5ADeBoaLBh

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) January 21, 2023

The 6-foot-3.5, 190-pound recruit is the No. 58 overall prospect and No. 11 wide receiver in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 1 player in Nebraska.

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Coleman is currently the top-rated prospect in the Cornhuskers’ 2023 recruiting class. Nebraska’s group ranks No. 28 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings, as well as No. 5 in the Big Ten.

The Nebraska native has an On3 NIL Valuation of $141K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Malachi Coleman On3 Scouting Summary

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Malachi Coleman:

“An elite size and speed athlete as a two-way star at Lincoln (Neb.) East. Stands in around 6-foot-5, 190 pounds with length for days. Ran eye-popping track times with a 10.46 second 100 meter mark and 21.31 seconds in the 200 meters as a junior. Also jumped 46-foot-4 in the triple jump. Has legitimate positional ambiguity at the next level. Plays off the edge on defense and as a wide receiver on offense. Totaled 561 yards and 10 touchdowns on 17 catches as a receiver. Tallied 57 tackles, 7.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles on the defensive side of the ball during his junior season. 

“Has burst and quickness off the ball combined with a high motor to hunt down ball carriers from the backside. Possesses the top end speed to beat corners over the top at receiver. Ridiculous catch radius allows him to win on contested catches. Immediate impact could be as a sub-package edge rusher or as a vertical weapon at wide receiver at the next level. Will need to add necessary mass however in order to gain a more significant role on defense. Definition of a true NFL-caliber athlete on both sides of the ball.”