UT
Ethan Malafa
TE · #81 · University of Toledo
TransferGrad
Height6'6"
Weight250 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
RosteredEthan Malafa (TE) officially transferred from Butler University to University of Toledo
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:18 PM
Agency representation
Represented by agencyAgency details available to authorized users
Background
2022 PFL Academic Honor Roll 2024 Season (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games… Blocking tight end that played special teams. 2023 Season (Freshman): Played in two games… Made his season debut at home vs. Wabash (9/16)… Saw playing time at Morehead State (11/4). 2022 Season: Redshirt. High School: Three-year starter… Played in the Ohio North-South All-Star Game… Team Captain… All-State Basketball Player… National Honor Society Member… Graduated with Honors Deploma… Also played basketball and baseball. Personal: Son of Matthew and Keri Malafa… Has two siblings; Drew and Ella… Entrepreneurship and Innovation major. Why Malafa Chose Butler “For the academic programs, coaching staff, and location.”
Hometown
🏴Cincinnati, OH
High schoolMariemont
ScholarshipNo
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 2/4/26, 2:55 PMEthan Malafa (TE) officially transferred from Butler University to University of Toledo
- CommittedUpNext · 1/8/26, 7:40 PMEthan Malafa (TE) committed to University of Toledo
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Toledo | 2 | 0 | 26 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Butler University | 12 | 2 | -- | -- | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Butler University | 10 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Butler University | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 2 | 26 | -- | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 |
Injury history
Injury history availableInjury details available to authorized users
Unlock on UpNext
Valuation
Coming SoonPlayer valuation metrics will be available here
UpNext Athlete Data
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026