5-Star Plus+ QB Malachi Nelson notches another efficient performance
Los Alamitos (Calif.) Five-Star Plus+ quarterback Malachi Nelson had a frustrating finish to his third game of the season Saturday.
Against a visiting Chandler (Ariz.) Basha team, Nelson hopped out to a fast start. But the team was derailed in the second half as Chandler (Ariz.) Basha won 33-28.
Nelson finished with 189 yards on 17-for-27 passing and three touchdowns. However, he only threw five passes in the second half after and four-star wide receiver Makai Lemon was ejected.
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He is the No. 2 overall prospect and No. 2 quarterback in the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
Nelson currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $749K. 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 Nelson Scouting Summary
Quick-armed, accurate passer with strong functional movement skills. Considered one of the more talented quarterback prospects in high school football dating back to his early high school career. A natural, nuanced passer with a quick release. Shows some aggressive tendencies in throwing downfield. Has touch with the ability to layer his throws. Accurate with good ball placement dating back to his sophomore spring season which was shortened due to COVID-19. Good arm strength, which could improve with overall strength progression.
Adept at running the quick game out of spread looks, flipping the ball out quick to the boundary. Loose and fluid in his movements. Plays with bouncy footwork and lower body twitch. Looks to pass first, but has good burst as a runner with the ability to run zone read or pick up yards when the play breaks down. Plays at a relaxed pace and typically seems unbothered in the pocket. Has a lean, streamline frame and will need to continue adding mass.