Is Ethan Malafa starting?
Ethan Malafa is No. 5 on the Toledo Rockets depth chart at TE.
Redshirt senior · #81 · 6'6", 250 lbs
See full Toledo Rockets depth chart ›Depth at TE · Toledo Rockets
- 14370Sam LeeStarter
- 28861Jacob Newell
- 38061Peyton Strickland
- 42956Tanner Rubinstein
- 58153Ethan MalafaYou
Toledo Starting Lineup
Top tight ends in the MAC
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 53 overall (Depth tier).
- 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 78-rated offense; 34th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 53.
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.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
Ethan Malafa's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.