El Paso, TX, United States
Age21
Malachi Nelson, once a 5-star QB recruit, is now the starting quarterback at UTEP. After stops at USC and Boise State, he found his first true opportunity in El Paso, winning the starting job for the 2025 season. In his debut, Nelson threw four TDs in a win over UT Martin, showcasing the arm talent and poise that made him one of the nation’s top prospects. A Los Alamitos, CA native, he pairs leadership on the field with a strong social media presence and charisma off it, as he works to elevate UTEP and eye a pro future.
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