Ethan Malafa
Toledo Rockets
56
Depth3rd String
The Story
Making His Case
This season: 6 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 56 overall (Depth tier).
Team Share2%
Cincinnati, OH
- Jersey
- #81
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Transfer
- Butler
Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6 | 66 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 76-rated offense; 34th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them -8 vs unit starters → 56.
Team offense (SP+)
76
Rating basis
On-field stats
Production (prior school)
Outperforms 34% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.60)
Depth-chart adjustment
-8 for role; −12 depth penalty
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Is our 56 OVR fair?
56
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Team Role
6 rec · 66 yds · 1 TD
Usage / Involvement7%
Depth at TE · Toledo Rockets
- 18863Jacob NewellStarter
- 28063Peyton Strickland
- 38156Ethan MalafaYou
- 44349Sam Lee
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.