On3 Consensus 5-Star Countdown: No. 3, QB Malachi Nelson
After rankings adjustments across the industry, the 2023 On3 Consensus, a complete and equally-weighted industry-generated average, has updated. Los Alamitos (Calif.) Five Star Plus+ quarterback Malachi Nelson, a USC commit, checks in at No. 3 and five-stars according to the On3 Consensus.
The On3 Consensus is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four major recruiting media services. Created by the authors of the Composite, the On3 Consensus is the most advanced, complete and unbiased rating and ranking measurement in the industry.
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The On3 Consensus is now up to a total of 32 five-star recruits for the first time during the 2023 recruiting cycle. A total of 18 of those 32 five-stars are currently committed five months until the Early Signing Period.
Malachi Nelson Scouting Summary
The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for the 6-foot-3, 182-pound Malachi Nelson:
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.
On3 compares Nelson’s style of play to former Oregon and current Tennessee Titans safety Marcus Mariota.