Malachi Steele is a wide receiver for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The Franklin, Tennessee native attended Centennial High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. As a receiver, he earned first-team all-region honors and Division I 5A all-state recognition. He also was named Division I 5A Co-Returner of the Year. Over his high school career, Steele recorded 68 receptions for 1,548 yards and 24 touchdowns, adding 2,457 all-purpose yards and 704 return yards. He is a true freshman at Middle Tennessee.