WR Malachi Toney reclassifies to 2025 Class

Tuesday at 9:04 AM 1 min read

Toney led American Heritage team in receiving in 2023, putting up 49 catches for 773 yards and 8 TD.

The 5'11, 182-pounder brings excellent hands, route quickness, RB skills after the catch, and an alpha personality to the WR room. For reference, this is the WR I was referencing on the Canes Connection zoom and later in the Bank.

DMoney said:
- There could be some good news on the way soon for Miami at WR. If it happens, it should go public in the next few days.

Here he is a couple weeks ago against an outstanding Western defense:

Malachi Toney is the 22nd commit in the 2025 class, joining QB Luke Nickel, RB Girard Pringle, WR Daylyn Upshaw, TE Brock Schott, TE Luka Gilbert, OT Jaden Wilkerson, OT Demetrius Campbell, OG TK Muex, OG Max Buchanan, OC SJ Alofaituli, DE Herbert Scroggins, DT Donta Simpson, DT Mykah Newton, LB Gavin Nix, LB Ezekiel Marcelin, S Hylton Stubbs, S Amari Wallace, DB Bryce Fitzgerald, CB Jaboree Antoine, CB Chris Ewald and DB Tim Merritt.

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DMoney

Tuesday at 10:21 AM

canesd said:
What's his best comp, DMoney? I think we need one more big/fast WR in this class and then we are good to go.

The Restrepo comps have some validity. Toney is longer.

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Noliaboi

Tuesday at 10:21 AM

Good. We need to keep what we have and get 1-2 more WRs.

Damiencane86

Tuesday at 10:21 AM

252cane said:
No he doesn’t if he is 185. Can easily be 190 by the season

If it's accurate. But I'm not sure if he's truly 182 like they list, looks closer to 165 based on the eye test. If he can show up to campus around 175-180 he'll be good.

252cane

Tuesday at 10:26 AM

Damiencane86 said:
If it's accurate. But I'm not sure if he's truly 182 like they list, looks closer to 165 based on the eye test. If he can show up to campus around 175-180 he'll be good.

He will be fine. George ain’t much bigger and he’s been ok

Damiencane86

Tuesday at 10:28 AM

252cane said:
He will be fine. George ain’t much bigger and he’s been ok

Yeah ultimately I'm not worried at all. Most important is he's been productive at a big time high school known for developing kids well so the odds are in our favor.

252cane

Tuesday at 10:28 AM

DMoney said:
The Restrepo comps have some validity. Toney is longer.

You think they keep him and upshaw?

Damiencane86

Tuesday at 10:28 AM

252cane said:
He will be fine. George ain’t much bigger and he’s been ok

Yeah ultimately I'm not worried at all. Most important is he's been productive at a big time high school known for developing kids well so the odds are in our favor

cway313

Tuesday at 10:29 AM

DMoney said:
I think he's closer to 5'11, 185-pounds based on the most recent verified measurements. He's strong.

That would be very nice if true. Any verified measurable on speed? I'm a big fan of his game but a 16 year old at 5'9 does not seem promising.

P-Tizzle

Tuesday at 10:32 AM

DMoney said:
The Restrepo comps have some validity. Toney is longer.

By how many inches?

One9

Tuesday at 10:34 AM

DMoney said:
Toney is longer.

P-Tizzle said:
By how many inches?

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252cane

Tuesday at 10:37 AM

P-Tizzle said:
By how many inches?

Cmon mane you trim

JayCane20

Tuesday at 10:38 AM

P-Tizzle said:
By how many inches?

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cowboycane

Tuesday at 10:41 AM

We need to hear from Macho..:

No_Fly_Zone

Tuesday at 10:48 AM

DMoney said:
No, he's physical. Watch the Western clips in the OP.

He's absolutely gotten stronger this season. Last year he still looked a bit light in the *** and it showed some against the more physically developed DBs. He's definitely gained muscle mass and is consistently pushing through arm tackles and not getting rerouted by CBs.

Cookie917

Tuesday at 10:48 AM

cway313 said:
That would be very nice if true. Any verified measurable on speed? I'm a big fan of his game but a 16 year old at 5'9 does not seem promising.

I could not find speed numbers but 247 already has an update on him and Ivins said this:

"Size has not been third-party verified, but is believed to be hovering right around 5-foot-10.5, 180 pounds."

As a general rule I am with you against reclassifications. Anyone know if this is a true reclassification or if he started late and is already 17? I mean kid was a TF for Heritage put up 8 TDs and over 600 yards. If he is legit 14 years old putting those numbers up that is impressive. Im all for bringing him in, worst case he gets a year of college nutrition and can pack on good wait and be ready to roll as a RS Freshman which would technically be his true Frosh season.

I never saw them play at the HS level live but how does his game compare to Tank Dell or Elijah Moore?

On 247 Dell was listed as 5'10 160lbs. However at the combine he came in at 5'8 and 165lbs and ran a 4.49 40.

Moore measured in at 5'9.5 and 178lbs at the combine, didnt run the 40 though.

I think Toney at minimum compares to that now. Even if he is 5'9 160 measurables and speed look there. He is more quick than straight line fast and Dawson knew exactly how to use Dell and got em drafted in the 3rd round. Could very well be the outlier as opposed to the rule but I think height is overstated at the college game. Of course if you could have 4 calvin johnsons out there that is preferrable but I would hate to see another local like a Dell or Moore go elsewhere and put up video game numbers in college.

TwentySix

Tuesday at 10:52 AM

If IG comments are to be believed, he turned 17 today.

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UMJay

Tuesday at 10:59 AM

Whatever his size is, he’s been cooking top level talent all season.

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305407cane

Tuesday at 11:03 AM

DMoney said:
One thing I keep hearing about Toney: high IQ, high character football junkie with an aggressive play style. Exactly what you need at WR.

Yet another Team RAW 7on7 product headed to the Canes.

Sounds like the next restrepo