A regular visitor for events in Ann Arbor over the last several years, he selected the Maize and Blue over an impressive list of scholarship offers from schools such as Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan State and others.
The 6-3, 245 pound Malone-Hatcher is rated as a four-star prospect by the major recruiting networks, coming in as the No. 13 strong side end nationally on Rivals, the No. 12 weak side end on 247 Sports, No. 20 defensive end on ESPN, and the No. 24 defensive end on Scout.
Malone-Hatcher is Michigan’s first defensive line pledge and 13th verbal commitment for the 2017 class.