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.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Southern Miss's 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
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Anderson
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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.
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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- 90% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +10 net (38 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #94 · 2026 recruiting class #108
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 Benjamin...