Malachi Character
6′1″ · 210 lb · Thomaston, GA · Upson-Lee
On the UAB roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Thomaston, GA
- Upson-Lee
- About 150 miles from Protective Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1846 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8550.
Where he fits
UAB lists 16 linebackers this season.
UAB linebackers with a game this season
UAB’s week
- RecordUAB is 4-3.
- Next gameat South Florida · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Upson-Lee
Also from Thomaston, GA
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Alex Mortensen
Pass share
36.8%
171 pass / 294 run
Plays / game
66.4
7 games
Team sack rate
9.5%
200 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for UAB -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in tackling and pursuit.
UAB has produced 5 All-Conference linebackers.
In the game threads
at Illinois, Sep 3Refs: "We are the main character and don't you forget that."Nebraska fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow him
Joined UAB in 2026
- 2026 UAB MortensenYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with UAB in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,846 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with UAB in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with UAB3-star out of Upson-Lee