Malachi Nelson QB Boise State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Malachi Nelson QB Boise State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (94%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.0 DOB: 12/07/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (94%*) | |
| Age: 21.0 DOB: 12/07/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Release Speed: |
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90% |
| Short Passing: |
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68% |
| Medium Passing: |
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76% |
| Long Passing: |
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73% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#62
Position rank:
#7
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| College Games: 4 College Snaps: 61 | ||
ESPN RATING: 93/100
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247 RATING: 99/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Malachi Nelson from Los Alamitos High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Nelson opted to join USC.In 2023 as a freshman Nelson saw action in just one game for the Trojans as he threw for no yards on 3 attempts with a completion percent of 33.3 for an average of 0.0 yards per pass, with no TDs, while taking no sacks, and only QB rating of 42.4.
After the season Nelson transferred to Boise State where as a sophomore he played in one game as he passed for only 66 yards on 8 attempts with a completion percent of 62.5 for an average of 8.3 yards per pass, with no TDs, while also taking one sack, and putting up QB rating of 88.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Athletic quarterback who is a threat to leave the pocket and gain positive yardage at any time. Possesses very good vision balance, elusiveness and deceptive speed and power as a runner.
- Possesses an NFL arm. Gets the ball from one hash to the opposite sideline in a hurry. Has the zip to hit tight windows on short and intermediate throws.
- Physically, Nelson is a natural athlete who plays with the balance and light feet to float in the pocket.
- Very confident passer and shows good accuracy and feel when in rhythm. Showed better ball placement from past years and throws very catchable passes. Puts too much air in some of his throws and needs to show a lower trajectory on deep throws.
- Generally accurate on intermediate and short throws; flashes anticipation and placement on intermediate outs and the ability to lead receivers on deeper throws.
- He’s enough of a threat as a runner to make the read-option game effective.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Has struggled with his decision-making and needs to improve his pre-snap recognition skills to read defenses and see blitzes. Doesn't decipher information as quickly as you would like, but does see the entire field and understands coverage.
- His mechanics are hit-or-miss as Nelson struggles to remain consistent. His stride is inconsistent, leading to sporadic accuracy.
- His arm strength is decent but less than ideal; he lacks a little zip, and accuracy becomes an issue when he’s unable or unwilling to set his feet.
How other scouting services rate Malachi Nelson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
61.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
6.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.