Malachi Devonne Wideman (born November 2, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Tennessee and Jackson State.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | November 2, 2001 Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Venice |
| College: | Tennessee (2020) Jackson State (2021–2022) |
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Undrafted: | 2023 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Early years
editWideman was born on November 2, 2001, in Sarasota, Florida.[1] He played high school football for Venice High School in Venice. He was a four-star recruit and caught 65 passes for 1,064 and thirteen touchdowns as a senior.[2][3]
Wideman originally committed to Florida State on May 5, 2019.[4][5] Following visits with Washington State, Tennessee, Oregon, and Ole Miss he decommitted on February 5, 2020, to commit Tennessee the same day.[6]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Wideman WR |
Venice, Florida | Venice High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | Feb 5, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
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| Overall recruiting rankings: 247Sports: 117 | ||||||
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College career
editTennessee
editOn February 5, 2020, Wideman committed to Tennessee. During his true freshman season, he made his college football debut against Missouri. He made his first-career catch against Kentucky with a 24-yard reception.[1][7]
On June 23, 2021, Wideman announced he was transferring from the school.[8]
Jackson State
editOn July 29, 2021, Wideman transferred to Jackson State to play under Deion Sanders.[9] In his first season in the FCS he tied the SWAC in for touchdown receptions with twelve while also catching 34 passes for 540 yards. Against Bethune–Cookman he had a career-high nine receptions, 169 passing yards, and four receiving touchdowns.[10]
In 2022, Wideman played in six games, only catching three passes for 49 yards and one touchdown.[11] On April 27, 2023, he entered the transfer portal again.[12]
Statistics
edit| Season | Games | Receiving | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | Long | |
| Tennessee Volunteers | ||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 |
| Jackson State Tigers | ||||||
| 2021 | 11 | 34 | 540 | 15.9 | 12 | 50 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 29 |
| Career | 18 | 38 | 613 | 16.1 | 13 | 50 |
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+1⁄9 in (1.93 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) | |||||||||||
| All values from NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day[13] | ||||||||||||
San Antonio Brahmas
editDespite having eligibility remaining, Wideman entered the 2023 NFL supplemental draft where he went undrafted.[14][15] On July 12, 2023, Wideman was added to the free agents rights list of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[16] He signed with the Brahmas on October 20, 2023.[17] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[18]
Calgary Stampeders
editOn January 24, 2024, Wideman signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[19][20] He was placed on the team's suspended list on May 11, 2024.[21]
Personal life
editWideman is the son of Angela (Wideman) and Tony Green. He has four siblings: one brother and three sisters .[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Malachi Wideman - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Martin, Alex (December 23, 2019). "Florida State commit Malachi Wideman talks Seminoles, winning City of Palms dunk contest". The News-Press. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Garcia Jr., John (December 18, 2019). "Malachi Wideman Named to Inaugural SI All-American Team". SI.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Malachi Wideman Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Bratton, Michael Wayne (February 5, 2020). "4-star Florida receiver Malachi Wideman announces his college decision". Saturday Down South. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Brockman, Jim (February 5, 2020). "SIGNING DAY: Venice's four-star recruit Malachi Wideman signs with Tennessee". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Malachi Wideman 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Ray, Matt (June 26, 2021). "Malachi Wideman Addresses Decision to Leave Tennessee, Enter Transfer Portal". si.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Two-Sports Standout Malachi Wideman Moves on to Play with 'Coach Prime', Deion Sanders at Jackson State". Tempo News. July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Malachi Wideman - Football". Jackson State University. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Jordan (July 11, 2023). "Former Tennessee receiver Malachi Wideman not selected in NFL supplemental draft". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Gaither, Steven J. (April 27, 2023). "Jackson State WR, former four-star WR Malachi Wideman in portal". HBCU Gameday. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "2025 NFL Draft Scout Malachi Wideman College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ McKinnell, Zach (June 27, 2023). "Former Tennessee wide receiver enters NFL supplemental draft". Vols Wire. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Grindley, Wyatt (July 11, 2023). "No Players Selected In 2023 Supplemental Draft". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Sigler, John (July 12, 2023). "Now undrafted, WRs Malachi Wideman and Milton Wright pursue new opportunities". Saints Wire. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "15 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL". XFL.com. October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Stamps Sign Pair Of Receivers". Calgary Stampeders. January 24, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Stamps Trim Roster". Calgary Stampeders. May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.