#71

Malachi Wood

OL · Kentucky · So. · #71

Returning to Kentucky for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Malachi Wood

OL · Kentucky · So · #71

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#1196 national
CFB
College
Kentucky
2024
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2024Kentucky4-8HC: Mark Stoops · Run-leaning, slow tempo

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Kentucky

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Offensive line · Kentucky

Returning around him

  • 27% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
  • 4 Kentucky players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: +2 net (29 in / 27 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Kentucky · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #27 · 2026 recruiting class #60

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #5920

Final rank
#7037
Avg #6616.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #5920 this season.