Malaki Dobbins

2026 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll 2025 — Appeared as a reserve in 11 of Furman's 12 games…credited with 12 tackles, including 1.5 for-loss and a half sack…had two tackles against Mercer…registered his half sack against Campbell (28-24 win)...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year. 2024 — Saw limited playing time in four games...credited with two tackles and a pass breakup...accorded a redshirt and extra year of eligibility. 2024 graduate of Southern Nash (3A) High School...football coach was Brian Batchelor...played defensive end and outside linebacker...totaled 65 tackles, 25 tackles for-loss, six sacks, and four forced fumbles in helping lead Southern Nash to a 10-2 record and conference championship in 2023...selected to play in East-West All-Star Game in Greensboro...also competed in baseball and was a member of his school's swim team. Full name is Tyren Malaki Dobbins...born July 31, 2006, in Greensboro, North Carolina...son of Heather Dobbins...has a sister, Noel Dobbins, and two brothers, Nakia Lynch and Tysen Garcia...mother played softball at Greensboro College...an uncle played football at Elon...business administration major.