
We see Speed
It’s time to start preparing for the 2025 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces for Year 2 of the Fran Brown Era.
Up next is…
Name: Malachi James
Position: Running Back
Year: Sophomore
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 195 lbs.
Hometown: Willingboro, NJ
High School/Previous College: Burlington City
2024 stats (Iowa): Played six games as the Orange’s primary kick returner. Returned eight kickoffs for a total of 152 yards, including a long of 24 against Ohio.
2025 projections: James is likely to return to his role as the kick returner but with the departures of LeQuint Allen and Trebor Pena, expect Jeff Nixon to try and get the ball in his hands on offense this season.
How’d he get here?: Committed to the Orange over Temple
What’d recruiting sites say?: Three stars by 247sports and On3. Was rated a top-20 player in New Jersey in his class.
Winners Get Washed: Avon Full Speed – when you have an athlete with wheels like James you want them at full speed as often as possible.
X/Instagram feed: @mrmalachijames/@mj_the_north_star_nj
Interesting nugget o’interest: Malachi broke the NJ State Record in the 100m with a time of 10.28
Let’s get a look at ya: HS highlight reel