Malachi Dabney is an explosive running back for Destrehan High School. Standing at 5’9 and weighing 175 pounds, Malachi is already turning heads in the state of Louisiana as a sophomore. Malachi is a weapon in the back field, for he understands the meaning of being a team player. One of his biggest strengths in the back field is his blocking, allowing his quarterback an extra second to deliver a throw to a receiver. He is also beneficial to his team by breaking tackles, his route running in the back field, and the ability to do whatever his team and coaches need him to do. Just last week Malachi had a phenomenal game. Malachi would go on to rush for 250 yards on 13 carries, with that he scored 4 touchdowns on the night to help lead his team to victory. It is still early in Malachi’s career but expect this guy to be plating football on Saturdays for a great college program.
Check out my Interview with Malachi below:
What created your love for the game?
My love for the game started when I was younger and use to see how my family loved watching the games on TV at home. When I got to middle school at Albert Common that’s when I realized that I was a little bit better than my peers so I just fell in love with the grind from there on out.”
What is your dream college to play at?
“My dream college to play at is any University that an see me as an asset and value to their team while at the same time guaranteeing me the opportunity to fully advance my education to attain my degree.”
What would you say your biggest strengths on the field are?
“My biggest improvements have been me seeing the game slow down. Which says a lot about the offseason work I did this offseason. I ramp up my playbook studies, I watch film on my own everyday, I took proper steps with nutrition and body Matainance. So me improving on the field is because of all the improvements I made off the field.”
Which NFL player would you relate your style of play to?
“The NFL player I relate to would be Marshawn Lynch. He was the mix of an old school and modern day back that makes it hard for defenses every week.”
What have been your biggest improvements in the last couple of years?
“My biggest improvements have been me seeing the game slow down. Which says a lot about the offseason work I did this offseason. I ramp up my playbook studies, I watch film on my own everyday, I took proper steps with nutrition and body Matainance. So me improving on the field is because of all the improvements I made off the field.”
How has the recruiting process been for you as a player?
“Recruiting is started to pick up after the last few games. I do understand that I’m a sophomore so Im probably not on every one’s radar but after performances like last week against Captain Shreve I hope colleges will start to take notice. I did join the Miami, LSU, Tulane and Grambling camps this June and spoke to those coaches but as of now I’m just focusing on doing the work and letting my resume speaks for itself.”
What are some self goals you have as a player?
“Some personal goals I have as a player is to be all state, win a championship, lead our district in rushing yds and TDs. I know that’s a lot for a sophomore but it isn’t impossible right?”
How have your coaches helped you become a better player?
“My coaches next to my family is my confort zone. I’m around my teammates and coaches more than my family and neighbors. By spending so much time together you create these unbreakable bonds and the standards or expectations is easy to understand because my coaches always take to to show, teach and repeat to make sure not only our top players are locked In but our whole team.”
How is life as a student athlete, are their challenges?
“Life as a student athlete is not easy but it’s what you make of it. It’s like anything in life. You know what you have to do so if you do it fully and with all attention the result usually comes out favorable. We have a good program where our coaches make tutoring, study hall and film studies mandatory so the more you do this daily it becomes routine.”