Class of 2024 ATH Malachi James (NJ) COMMITTED / SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (2/7/24)

[tep624]

He was offered at the end of December and committed to the Orange following his visit. None of that was made public, however, as he waited until National Signing Day to make his intentions known.

"Coach Fran said he didn't want anybody in his business," James said. "He wanted to keep it a surprise until signing day. It was important for me to gain his trust right away. I think it was a test and I passed."

Interesting that this was kept hush hush but McDaniel wasn't. Similar guys flying under the radar.

 

[CA Monk]

Here is his commitment video...its certainly something. Production value off the charts! Love it

I generally find these videos a little on the self-serving side. This one was great. Kid has already contributed.
I believe he's Fran-tically motivated.
LGO

 

[SU in Hershey]

MJ is much bigger than Sean was. He's listed at 5'11" and 195lbs. IIRC, Riley was about a buck-sixty as freshman.

Sorry, I was referring more to his potential role with his speed, and how it might be similar to how Riley was used, etc. Yeah, size? Not even close!

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[mark79]

Swiss Army knife with killer speed. Seems like a great asset on any football team.

 

[Dcuse]

Swiss Army knife with killer speed. Seems like a great asset j any football team.

My prediction... He ends up at RB.

 

[mark79]

My prediction... He ends up at RB.

He certainly has breakaway speed. Once he gets an opening no one is catching him.

 

[Sudano]

Dope commitment video! Wonder what the back story is here in how he was so under the radar?

He may have shot a teammate.

 

[Sudano]

What? I have never seen a human being run so fast.

 

[DoctorBombay]

My prediction... He ends up at RB.

If he has good hands, I see more of a Tyreek Hill, all-purpose slot back than traditional rb.

 

[Goin' Deep]

What? I have never seen a human being run so fast.

I dunno...that BOLT fellow could pick 'em up and lay 'em down allright.

 

[tep624]

If he has good hands, I see more of a Tyreek Hill, all-purpose slot back than traditional rb.

He looks like he has soft hands from some of the defensive highlights.

 

[sutomcat]

Rondale Moore 2.0

Rondale Moore's PR in the 100m in HS was 10.76.

Rondale Moore

Rondale Moore - KY Track and Field results and photos on Athletic.net

www.athletic.net

 

[Bulldog04]

Deebo samuel type player. Use him same way

 

[SUforme]

Deebo samuel type player. Use him same way

Deebo is pretty damn strong.

 

[BillSU]

He certainly has breakaway speed. Once he gets an opening no one is catching him.

ATH Malachi James (NJ) COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE (2/7/24)​

MALACHI JAMES 2024 BURLINGTON CITY HS, WILLINGBORO, NJ
#1 5' 11" 198 RB/WR/DB/ 4.38 40 10.5 100m/ OFFENSE: 25 CATCHES 8TDS/ 35 CARRIES 479 YDS 5TDS / DEFENSE 38 SOLO TACKLES/ 2 INT's/ 1 FF

ASSETS PER PRODYNAMIX FILM:

THE IMPORTANCE OFTHE 40 YARD DASH

It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American football players by coaches and scouts particularly for the NFL Draft but also for collegiate recruiting. A player's recorded time for every position can have a heavy impact on his prospects in college or professional football.

GOOD = 5.0 - 5.99

FAST = 4.9 - 4.99

FAST= 4.8 - 4.89

FAST= 4.7 - 4.79

FAST= 4.6 - 4.69

FAST= 4.5 - 4.59

VERY FAST= 4.4 - 4.49

>>ELITE = 4.0 - 4.39 <<

BO JACKSON FASTEST RECORDED ALL TIME 4.13, 1986 AUBURN INDOORS

ALL MUSCLE
ELITE SPEED
GREAT HANDS
CATCHES EVERYTHING
VERY ELUSIVE
ONCE PAST LOS NO ONE CAN CATCH HIM
BREAKS AWAY FROM TACKLES
GREAT JUKES/ FAKES

IMO, MALACHI IS A RB - BETTER AT O THAN D

GREAT GET BY STAFF

 

[wiseman3]

Also, 8 TD catches on only 25 receptions is a crazy stat! Just shows that he had a QB that wasnt great, but when he got the ball he was electric. I love keeping it hush...Fran and the staff clearly didn't want anyone else to discover him until it was too late

 

[Toga]

10.9-11.0 guys will win a majority of HS meets in the North. Tenths below that are exponentially harder to drop. 10.4-10.5 is usually state champ and, as you'd alluded, "Southern" fast.

Not sure where this gentleman projects but he should be returning kicks if nothing else which I love the idea of return specialists.

My son in law had a best of 11.2 which was good enough to make the NYS Class B state finals. So your#s seem about right.

 

[rackman18]

So does it change where we end up rated?

 

[bnoro]

Would've been a top recruit under Dino... lol.

 

[baggerbob]

Would've been a top recruit under Dino... lol.

It's impressive the last 2 recruits were under recruited, but both have good measurables in size, and tremendous speed.

 

[orangefog]

It's impressive the last 2 recruits were under recruited, but both have good measurables in size, and tremendous speed.

I think that is what happens when you have strong ties to high school coaches in fertile recruiting areas.

 

[baggerbob]

Ok... not defending the kid. But just for clarity... I see references to him being "involved" with the shooting. I don't see anything saying he was the shooter. That can mean a lot of things. He helped, he was there and didn't try to stop it, he instigated it, he was just part of the group. I hope if he did the shooting he would still be in prison. Although we have gotten pretty soft on crime... I hope that would still be the case.

Wrong thread someone please delete or move

 

[mark79]

ATH Malachi James (NJ) COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE (2/7/24)​

MALACHI JAMES 2024 BURLINGTON CITY HS, WILLINGBORO, NJ
#1 5' 11" 198 RB/WR/DB/ 4.38 40 10.5 100m/ OFFENSE: 25 CATCHES 8TDS/ 35 CARRIES 479 YDS 5TDS / DEFENSE 38 SOLO TACKLES/ 2 INT's/ 1 FF

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ASSETS PER PRODYNAMIX FILM:

THE IMPORTANCE OFTHE 40 YARD DASH

It is primarily run to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American football players by coaches and scouts particularly for the NFL Draft but also for collegiate recruiting. A player's recorded time for every position can have a heavy impact on his prospects in college or professional football.

GOOD = 5.0 - 5.99

FAST = 4.9 - 4.99

FAST= 4.8 - 4.89

FAST= 4.7 - 4.79

FAST= 4.6 - 4.69

FAST= 4.5 - 4.59

VERY FAST= 4.4 - 4.49

>>ELITE = 4.0 - 4.39 <<

BO JACKSON FASTEST RECORDED ALL TIME 4.13, 1986 AUBURN INDOORS

ALL MUSCLE
ELITE SPEED
GREAT HANDS
CATCHES EVERYTHING
VERY ELUSIVE
ONCE PAST LOS NO ONE CAN CATCH HIM
BREAKS AWAY FROM TACKLES
GREAT JUKES/ FAKES

IMO, MALACHI IS A RB - BETTER AT O THAN D

GREAT GET BY STAFF

Wow!! I saw with my eyes that he was fast but 4.38 fast is really something.

 

[DoctorBombay]

Ok... not defending the kid. But just for clarity... I see references to him being "involved" with the shooting. I don't see anything saying he was the shooter. That can mean a lot of things. He helped, he was there and didn't try to stop it, he instigated it, he was just part of the group. I hope if he did the shooting he would still be in prison. Although we have gotten pretty soft on crime... I hope that would still be the case.