Rocco Malaki, - Prep Redzone

Rocco Malaki

Defensive Line

2027 Class

6'2" Height

240 Weight

Bishop Gorman School

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About Rocco

Rocco Malaki is a 6'2" Defensive Line in the 2027 class. Malaki attends Bishop Gorman in Nevada. Malaki's Player Profile was created on December 21, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Rocco Malaki is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Nathaniel Oishi

Prep Redzone Scout

Rocco Malaki Rocco Malaki 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Bishop Gorman | 2027 State NV was one of the most dominant players at the camp and earned Top Defensive Line MVP after an outstanding performance. He consistently overwhelmed offensive linemen with his explosive get-off, powerful hands, and natural strength at the point of attack. Malaki moves exceptionally well for a 255-pound defensive lineman and has the athleticism to make plays all over the field. His physical tools are matched by a relentless motor that allows him to impact every rep. The Bishop Gorman standout possesses legitimate Division I talent and continues to establish himself as one of Nevada’s top defensive linemen in the 2027 class.

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1 week ago

Zack Reyes

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Malaki took over the top DL spot in PRZ NV’s 2027 rankings after transferring in from Hawaii’s St. Louis program. He’s an athletic disruptor at 6’2″/240 that can make an impact from an inside or outside alignment with the power and explosiveness he brings to the table. He’s a high motor defender, shows his strength and leverage driving OL off the ball, and holds up well in the run game. He’s efficient and technically-sound as a block shedder and can retrace and track the ball down with the speed and range he possesses. Malaki holds offers from Hawaii and Washington St. and should be one of the biggest impact transfers in Vegas this fall.

Thank you W4Y for the opportunity to compete!! @coach_lafaele @jonah_41 @JohnEstes55 @Coach_Ena @Coach_SeumaIo @NevadaRecruits @NickRolovich @CoachAtuaia @CoachLogo @Hong_808 @XGoldsmith_ @CoachPowell99 @SeanDillonSDSU @CoachJournell @BrandonHuffman @GregBiggins @NoahKMChang pic.twitter.com/fPUem8CGya

— Aloali’i “Rocco” Malaki (@AROCCOMALAKI) January 17, 2026

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4 months ago

Alex Boyer

Prep Redzone Scout

Rocco is a big 6’2 offensive and defensive linemen coming out of Hawaii. Rocco’s explosive nature makes him an absolute force on the football field on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he is often found breaking into the backfield before the play ever gets a chance to get going. Rocco does a phenomenal job of using his hands to destruct blocks and make plays on the ball carrier, with one of this favorite moves being the shock and shed technique. With good speed in the trenches, Rocco also is capable of rushing the passer at an elite level. Rocco has no problem pressuring the quarterback and forcing him to make decisions much sooner than he is comfortable with and leads to poor or disrupted passes. Offensively, he move very well and shows off quick/active feet in pass protection. His longer arms also help him keep speedy, and rushing Edge defenders at bay.