Malachi Thomas brings SEC-ready size, blocking, and sneaky receiving upside to LSU
Malachi Thomas gives LSU a physical, reliable tight end with real growth in the 2025 season at Pitt: 13 catches for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns, after mostly working special teams as a freshman in 2024. At 6-foot-3/6-4 and around 242 pounds, he’s described as a stronger blocker and possession target than a pure vertical mismatch, which fits a team that wants toughness on the edge and trust in the middle. He’s a transfer with two years of eligibility left, so the appeal is steady utility now and more ceiling later.
