45Malachi Hood
LB · RS SR/TR
5-SRTRANSFER
Illinois → West Virginia
Illinois → West VirginiaCurrent depth chart
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Depth relationships
Bio
Malachi Hood is a 6'2", 229-pound weakside linebacker from Plainfield, Illinois, who transferred to West Virginia for the 2026 season. A three-star recruit from the class of 2022 out of Illinois, Hood recorded 44 total tackles, 28 solo tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack in 2025. He also registered 1 pass defensed and 1 fumble recovery during his first year with the Mountaineers, entering his sixth season of eligibility. From Joliet Catholic · Plainfield, IL.
Malachi Hood appeared in 13 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'2"Weight228 lbHometownPlainfield, ILHigh schoolJoliet CatholicRecruiting3 · No. 1136 national · 2022 classConferenceBig 12Previous schoolIllinoisTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Defense
44
TACKLES
1.5
TFL
1
SACKS
1
PBU
Career path
JOLIET CATHOLICPlainfield, IL
ILLINOIS2022 – 2025
WEST VIRGINIA2026 — present
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