Chase Malamala
Sophomore offensive lineman on Southern Miss's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 297 lb · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · The Benjamin School
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1835 nationally · Signed with UCF
No college snaps yet.
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Sophomore offensive lineman on Southern Miss's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UCF in 2024.
- Transferred from UCF to Southern Miss in 2025.
Chase Malamala
UCF to Southern Miss — the move that set up everything since.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with UCF3-star out of The Benjamin School
2025
- Entered the portal
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Southern Miss -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 5th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Southern Miss has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Lamar Holmes went on to the NFL out of this room (2012).
Background
2025 (R-Fr.): Did not see any action in first year with the program. 2024 (Freshman, UCF): Redshirted and did not see any action. High School: Played offensive tackle at Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida...Starter at offensive tackle for Buccaneers as senior in 2023...Helped…