Malaki Lesa
Malaki Lesa
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Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Malaki is a versatile player who can fill in at multiple positions. He can fill in as a weakside backer and even as a box safety. He does do the long snapping as well. He’s a player with good instincts. He shows physicality for a player his size. He moves well, has good lateral quickness and is a player whose versatility makes him a key component at the D1 level where rosters are shrinking. He’s a player to keep tabs on, lots to like.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Malaki is a hybrid box safety. Due to his physicality, strength and ability to use his frame to wear down the opposing players, he can be used as a weakside backer. His footwork, range, and quickness allows him to be a safety that can line up against Tight Ends and come down in the box to support the run. He is a player who has plenty of traits to like, and his versatility allows him to be on the field in any scheme. He’s a fit for any defense and at multiple positions.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Malaki finishes the year as the 42nd-ranked prospect in the state and the LB5. He’s a hybrid backer that can be sued in coverage. He is a playmaker on the defensive front, and being a versatile player allows him to be used in multiple ways. He has great instincts and is a physical playmaker. He does well in shedding his blocks and weaving his way through traffic. In coverage, he shows good ball skills and has a great feel for zone concepts. There are lots of traits to like.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Lesa was an effective player when he was asked to come in. He’ll be leaned on more this year and is another hybrid player. He likely fits the hybrid STAR role, where he can roam around in the box and essentially is the third safety. He moves well, has good quickness, and showcases good strength and physicality in his game.
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