Corona Centennial’s Star Junior Running Back: Malaki Davis

Malaki Davis is a 3 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Corona Centennial High School. Davis is ranked as the 523rd best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as a top 40 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Davis is listed as a top 50 recruit in the state of California and is listed as the #5 Running Back in the state of California. He holds offers from schools such as Michigan, Oklahoma and USC.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some role models to me are my parents, uncles, grandpa, and Coach Coop.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I be listening to R&B or YoungBoy. Sometimes I be liking to chill.

What are the strengths of your game?
Being agile and blocking.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory was when I was 8 and I was in trouble, and my dad was like, “If you don’t score over 4 times, you’re getting everything taken away.” I scored 6 tuds and won.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I have ever played against was Gabe Kemp from New Jersey, and the best player I have ever played with was Husan Longstreet.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give is to trust in the Lord’s timing. Everyone has different prayers and blessings, and to hit your pushups.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to Norway or Switzerland.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game when I was 11.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Todd Gurley.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment is when the Chiefs were down by a PAT to the Niners in the Super Bowl, and they called a play on the running clock, and dude was open in the end zone and scored.