Malachi Byrd
Senior defensive lineman that helps the Bronchos up front ... Big frame with good athletic ability that will get time on the field ... Knows how to beat the block and get to the ball ... Transferred to Central Oklahoma from Iowa Central. 2024: Played in nine games as a junior in his first season with the Bronchos ... Made two tackles on the season, both assisted ... Recovered one fumble ... Helped the Bronchos win the MIAA title for the first time and make a return trip to the NCAA Division II playoffs. JUCO: Played in three games as a freshman and seven games last fall during sophomore campaign ... Made 27 tackles, nine solo ... Had 3.5 tackles in the backfield and 1.5 sacks ... Forced one fumble and was credited with one pass breakup. High School: Prep standout at Northeast High School in Clarksville, Tenn. Personal: General Studies major ... Birthdate is Sept. 15, 2002.
- TransferredPortal · 1/21/26, 6:32 AMMalachi Byrd (DL) officially transferred from University of Central Oklahoma to East Central University
- EnteredPortal · 12/8/25, 3:23 PMMalachi Byrd (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from University of Central Oklahoma
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | East Central University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  University of Central Oklahoma | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | University of Central Oklahoma | 9 | 0 | -- | -- | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 0 | -- | -- | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 11, 2026