One Of The Best Quarterbacks In The Class Of 2023: Malachi Nelson

Malachi Nelson is a 4 Star recruit who plays Quarterback at Los Alamitos High School. Nelson is ranked as the 6th best recruit in the Class of 2023 and is ranked as the #2 Quarterback in the class as well. In addition, Nelson is listed as the #2 recruit in the state of California and is listed as the #1 Quarterback in the state of California. His top offers are, Alabama, Ohio State, and Georgia.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

Brady, Peyton, Vick, Watson, Mahomes

What high school is your biggest rival?

Edison, aka the green team, we do not call them by their name.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

 I listen to a lot of artist but here a a few …Baby, Major 9, and Bino

What is your offseason training like?

This long offseason has allowed me to focus on everything (throwing, speed, film). My focus this offseason was weight lifting/weight gain and my ball carriage.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career, so far?

 Still working hard on making them, but… we started out 0-3 and I got my 1st varsity start game 4 as a freshman. I was able to lead my team to the victory.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

 It would be my teammate Makai Lemon who is a 4 Star and rated as the #1 Athlete by 247 in 2023. Against was John Humphries, a Wide Reciever from Corona Del Mar, who went to Stanford.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

Great education, a place I could see myself living for 4 years, a good fit for football, and great relationships with the coaches.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

I’ve been looking and dreaming about schools since I was a kid. I received my 1st scholarship offer from Auburn in the 8th grade.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Kobe

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Kobe’s last game