Malachi Freeman

Height:
5-9
Weight:
179
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Newark, Del.
High School:
Nassau CC (N.Y.) / Glasgow HS

as a Junior(2012): Member of the program's 2012 signing class andenrolled at UA in January ... started at cornerback in all 12 games... finished the season fifth on the squad in tackles, with 54 (41unassisted) ... his 41 unassisted tackles tied for second most onthe team (sophomore Johnny Robinson) (senior Kurt Mangum led theteam with 48) ... made a season-high seven stops three times,versus UCF (Aug. 30), at FIU (Sept. 8) and against UMass (Nov. 10)... had five or more tackles in eight games ... responsible for 2.5tackles for a loss ... made a team-high seven pass breakups,including three at Tennessee (Sept. 22) and two at Central Michigan(Oct. 27) ... also served as a kick returner, posting fourreturns for 95 yards ... had a season-long return of 41 yardsversus Morgan State (Sept. 15) ... given the team's Harry "Doc"Smith Award as most outstanding defensive player in the juniorclass.

at Nassau CC (2010-11): Recorded 32 tackles, sixfor a loss, and two sacks as a sophomore ... also credited withfive interceptions over two seasons ... scored touchdowns threedifferent ways during his time at Nassau, including punt return,kickoff return and interception return.

at Glasgow HS: Competed in both football andtrack for the Dragons.

Personal: Born Jan. 10, 1991.