Malachi Ervin, - Prep Redzone

Malachi Ervin

Defensive Line

2026 Class

6'4" Height

220 Weight

Pickerington North School

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About Malachi

Malachi Ervin is a 6'4" Defensive Line in the 2026 class. Ervin attends Pickerington North in Ohio. Ervin's Player Profile was created on February 11, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Malachi Ervin is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Bryan Ault

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Buffalo got a steal in Ervin, a consensus four-star prospect out of Pickerington North. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound edge is a great pass rusher and run defender who takes great angles to the ball and is ferocious in both phases of the game. Pete Lembo is a great recruiter, and Ervin may be one of his top prizes.

9 months ago

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Tyler Stevens

Prep Redzone Scout

Ervin will be the best pass rusher for the Panthers’ defense in 2025. Committed to Buffalo, Ervin can rush with a hand on the ground or standing up. He showcases great bend and the ability to consistently beat tackles with his burst and athleticism.

10 months ago

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Jared Luginbill

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Good lateral movement

Can dip and bend

Comfortable hand in the dirt or standing up

Good burst

Scheme Fit- 4-3 Rush End

1 year ago

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Bryan Ault

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Ervin currently has six offers – all from MAC schools – but it won’t be long before Power 4 teams start vying for his services. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound defensive end has a great frame with good arm length and the frame to hold weight. He is a very disruptive and twitchy ‘end prospect who is a very good run defender. His long arms enable him to shed blocks, wrap up ballcarriers, and long arm opposing OTs off the edge.

2 years ago

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Mike Bey

Prep Redzone Scout

Malachi had a great Sophomore season in 2023. His great play helped the Pickerington North Panthers to an 11-win season where they advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs and held opposing teams to 17.6 points per game. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he shows a quick inside move before entering the backfield. He shows great play speed in pursuit and forces the QB to pass the ball earlier than anticipated causing an incompletion. Against the run, he is quick off the ball and quickly penetrates the LOS into the backfield. He plays with good leverage and uses his good play strength to make the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL.

2 years ago