#81
Ethan Malafa
Returning to Toledo for 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio → Mariemont
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Jacobs
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Toledo
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Toledo
Returning around him
- 66% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 Toledo players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -5 net (33 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Toledo · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #75 · 2026 recruiting class #121
Background
2022-25 (at Butler) Six receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown in 2025...Played in 10 games as a blocking tight end in 2024 and two contests in 2023...Redshirted in 2022. High School Three-year starter…All-Ohio, all-district, all-league and all-city as a senior...Also played basketball and bas...
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