DiMari Malone brings top-end Michigan pedigree and linebacker versatility to Michigan State
Malone is a young Michigan State linebacker with real upside: he was ranked the No. 1 inside linebacker in Michigan in the 2025 class by ESPN and posted a disruptive high school résumé with tackles for loss, sacks, QB hurries, pass breakups, and even offensive production, which points to athletic versatility and playmaking feel.[3][4][5] He redshirted in 2025, so there is no college production yet to judge in 2026, but his recruiting profile and early projection suggest a physical, aggressive defender who could fit a team needing speed, coverage flexibility, and developmental ceiling at linebacker.[4][6][7]
