One of the more underrated running backs in Atlanta, Heard runs well, plays hard, and has the potential to have a really strong senior season this fall if he continues to work hard and put on good weight. He’s one of the top returning athletes in the region. He’s a versatile skill weapon who can catch the ball, make plays out of the backfield, and take on a defender in the run game. IF he has a big spring and can continue to improve on his overall skillset, HeardHe competes hard and earned the right to be added to the latest 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.

Malachi Heard Malachi Heard 5'11" | 165 lbs | RB/WR KIPP Atlanta Collegiate | 2027 State GA popped on my radar just before the season started, so this is a good point to look back and check out his junior tape. Heard is a loose, gadgety athlete who does almost all of his damage with the ball in his hand in the open field. He is unpredictable, making him hard to diagnose. He accelerates to his top speed quickly and is loose enough to cut back into new running lanes. Heard is a sub-11 100M runner, and I think he has even more speed potential as he fills out, tightens his movements, and becomes a more explosive athlete.

Keeping a close eye on Malachi Heard Malachi Heard 5'11" | 165 lbs | RB/WR KIPP Atlanta Collegiate | 2027 State GA , who produced on varsity as a sophomore and PR’d at 10.9 in the 100M. This kid is just tipping the iceberg right now. He is featherweight at 165 with a lot of space to add more mass. He is smooth and fast, and does both of those things while being a little funky as a mover, considering he is growing into his body. He is a bit of a gadget playmaker, it is clear his coaches just do whatever they can to get the ball in space. He is fast enough to lift off, slippery enough to break free, and steps on the toes of defenders when breaking them down to create more separation. I would be intrigued with this kid at a P4 school. A lot of tread on the tires here.