Malachi Wideman

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Malachi Wideman
Personal information
Born: (2001-11-02) November 2, 2001 (age 22)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Venice
College: Tennessee (2020)
Jackson State (2021–2022)
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Malachi Devonne Wideman (born November 2, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Tennessee and Jackson State.

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Early years

Wideman was born on November 2, 2001, in Sarasota, Florida. [1] He played high school football for Venice High School in Venice. He was a four-star recruit and caught 65 passes for 1,064 and thirteen touchdowns as a senior. [2] [3]

Wideman originally committed to Florida State on May 5, 2019. [4] [5] Following visits with Washington State, Tennessee, Oregon, and Ole Miss he decommitted on February 5, 2020, to commit Tennessee the same day. [6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Malachi Wideman
WR		 Venice, Florida Venice High School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)187 lb (85 kg)Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings:   247Sports: 117
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

College career

Tennessee

On February 5, 2020, Wideman committed to Tennessee. During his true freshman season, he made his college football debut against Missouri. He made his first-career catch against Kentucky with a 24-yard reception. [1] [7]

On June 23, 2021, Wideman announced he was transferring from the school. [8]

Jackson State

On July 29, 2021, Wideman transferred to Jackson State to play under Deion Sanders. [9] In his first season in the FCS he tied the SWAC in for touchdown receptions with twelve while also catching 34 passes for 540 yards. Against Bethune–Cookman he had a career-high nine receptions, 169 passing yards, and four receiving touchdowns. [10]

In 2022, Wideman played in six games, only catching three passes for 49 yards and one touchdown. [11] On April 27, 2023, he entered the transfer portal again. [12]

Statistics

SeasonGamesReceiving
GPRecYardsAvgTDLong
Tennessee Volunteers
2020 112424.0024
Jackson State Tigers
2021 113454015.91250
2022 634916.3129
Career 183861316.11350

Professional career

San Antonio Brahmas

Despite having eligibility remaining, Wideman entered the 2023 NFL supplemental draft where he went undrafted. [13] [14] On July 12, 2023, Wideman was added to the free agents rights list of the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL. [15] He signed with the Brahmas on October 20, 2023. [16] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024. [17]

Calgary Stampeders

On January 24, 2024, Wideman signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [18] [19] He was placed on the team's suspended list on May 11, 2024. [20]

Personal life

Wideman is the son of Angela (Wideman) and Tony Green. He has four siblings: one brother and three sisters . [1]

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References

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  2. ↑ Martin, Alex (December 23, 2019). "Florida State commit Malachi Wideman talks Seminoles, winning City of Palms dunk contest". The News-Press. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ Garcia Jr., John (December 18, 2019). "Malachi Wideman Named to Inaugural SI All-American Team". si.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Malachi Wideman Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ Bratton, Michael Wayne (February 5, 2020). "4-star Florida receiver Malachi Wideman announces his college decision". Saturday Down South. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ Brockman, Jim (February 5, 2020). "SIGNING DAY: Venice's four-star recruit Malachi Wideman signs with Tennessee". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Malachi Wideman 2020 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  8. ↑ Ray, Matt (June 26, 2021). "Malachi Wideman Addresses Decision to Leave Tennessee, Enter Transfer Portal". si.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Two-Sports Standout Malachi Wideman Moves on to Play with 'Coach Prime', Deion Sanders at Jackson State". Tempo News. July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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