Developed into a consistent contributor on special teams for the Tigers in 2024 … Appeared in 7 games, starting the final 4 games on LSU’s kickoff return unit … Also saw action on kickoff coverage and punt return … Enters fourth season at LSU in 2025 … Joined the team as a preferred walk-on in 2022 … Turned down several offers from smaller schools to attend LSU … Has appeared in 12 games during his career … Has 1 career rush for 1 yard (Army, 2023) … Majoring in biological sciences.
JUNIOR SEASON (2024)
Consistent contributor on special teams, appearing in 7 games … Played 31 special teams snap, serving as a starter on LSU’s kickoff return unit for final 4 games of season … Played a total of 19 snaps on kickoff return, 7 on kickoff coverage and 5 on punt return.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023)
Appeared in 5 games in a backup role in 2023 … Had 1 carry for 1 yard in win over Army … Other action came against Grambling, Florida, Georgia State, and Texas A&M.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2022)
Did not see any game action.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduate of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch Texas … Tallied 92 tackles and a pair of sacks as a senior … …Had 92 tackles and 2 sacks his season year … Played both running back and linebacker in high school.
MALACHI LANE’S CAREER HIGHS
Rushing
Rushing attempts: 1 vs. Army, 2023
Rushing yards: 1 vs. Army, 2023
Rushing TDs: 0
Long rush: 1 vs. Army, 2023