Class of 2023 QB Malachi Nelson (CA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (1/16/26)

[JarHeadJim]

I’d be more excited if he was a 4x Texas state champion.

 

[PAcuse]

Someone tell him the rose goes in the front

A+

 

[grepal]

Nothing. He’s perfectly fine 3rd string QB. He would have been perfect last year. At least we know we can go 3 Qb’s deep and still be able to throw a forward pass. I just don’t think we should expect anything more than that, an emergency QB.

Can't believe ESPN number 1 recruit overall will come here thinking he is QB 3. If I were him I would mindset I am QB 1.

 

[SURules]

I will also add, there was some talk when Arch Manning was not attending the premier camps and showcases that Malachi was the best Qb prospect in that class. So much for the experts.

Let’s hope Sean Ryan, our new QB coach, can work miracles. It seems the physical abilities are there.

 

[721Comstock]

Can't believe ESPN number 1 recruit overall will come here thinking he is QB 3. If I were him I would mindset I am QB 1.

Every. Single. Player. thinks they are going to be the starter.

He tells every player they are competing for a starting spot.
Because - they are.

And Fran has shown that talented dudes will get on the field.
Even true Frosh.

IF something finally magically clicks for this dude, and he beats out Steve & Odom - disco!!

IF not (the far more likely scenario) we at least have a player with actual college QB experience and who has competed a forward pass
- to his own team -
as a backup.

 

[anomander]

Can't believe ESPN number 1 recruit overall will come here thinking he is QB 3. If I were him I would mindset I am QB 1.

That’s was 3 years and 3 destinations.

 

[OrangeinBoston]

I am sure he didn't cost much. This is likely his last shot and he is willing to do about anything to get one more chance.

 

[Ringostar57]

Shows you how off the ESPN rankings are. Wonder how their "brain trust" came up with him as the number 1 recruit. Just shaking my head.

 

[tep624]

Shows you how off the ESPN rankings are. Wonder how their "brain trust" came up with him as the number 1 recruit. Just shaking my head.

Lincoln Riley recruiting him as his only QB that year probably had some sway.

But as a HS recruit he had everything you want in a QB. Just hasn’t happened for him.

 

[AZOrange]

Is there any chance a freshman like Lott is good enough to be qb 3 or 4.

At worst 3

 

[rrlbees]

Shows you how off the ESPN rankings are. Wonder how their "brain trust" came up with him as the number 1 recruit. Just shaking my head.

this video that someone posted a couple pages back tells the story. worth the watch.

 

[orangmannc1]

this video that someone posted a couple pages back tells the story. worth the watch.

And he is coming to SU. A former 5 star QB. A few years ago, this would be impossible. Hope he shows up at SU and does well.

 

[djorange1989]

Nothing. He’s perfectly fine 3rd string QB. He would have been perfect last year. At least we know we can go 3 Qb’s deep and still be able to throw a forward pass. I just don’t think we should expect anything more than that, an emergency QB.

This

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Wasn't expected to see this upon opening up SyracuseFan after work today...

After work? Slacker!