Malachi Nelson in Elite Five-Star Plus+ Territory

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It's no surprise that 2023 quarterback Malachi Nelson is regarded as a top prospect. The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder threw for 2,690 yards and 39 touchdowns as a junior this past fall. That backed up a shortened sophomore season when he completed 74% of his passes for 1,513 yards and 23 touchdowns against just four interceptions.

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