Malachi Character
Freshman linebacker on UAB's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 210 lb · Thomaston, GA · Upson-Lee
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 1846 nationally · Signed with UAB
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on UAB's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UAB in 2026.
Malachi Character
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with UAB3-star out of Upson-Lee
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Alex Mortensen
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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.
Grades highest in tackling and pursuit.
UAB has produced 5 All-Conference linebackers.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UAB
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · UAB
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +5 net (38 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UAB · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #92 · 2026 recruiting class #133
The linebacker corps · UAB
- #5Eddy Toussom46 tackles · 2025
- #6Calvin Pitcher38 tackles · 2025
- #35Muaaz Byard37 tackles · 2025
- #4Marlin Dean32 tackles · 2025
- #19Malachi Characterno box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · UAB team page